BlackBerry 8820
#9473
Cubot C21
#7010Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 8820
Cubot C21
Performance
25.332.0
Camera
2.52.5
Display
39.428.4
Battery
14.03.3
Build
14.276.1
Connectivity
9.77.5
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
12.220.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry 8820, released in 2007, features a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Cubot C21, launched in 2023, has a smaller 1.32-inch display with a higher resolution of 360 x 360 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry is equipped with a 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of RAM, whereas the Cubot C21 offers 128MB of RAM, enhancing its multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have no rear or selfie cameras, limiting their photography functions.
- The BlackBerry's battery capacity is 1400mAh compared to the Cubot's 300mAh, suggesting longer usage on the BlackBerry.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Cubot utilizes a proprietary OS, which may affect the software experience differently.
- Build quality varies as the BlackBerry has a heavier design at 134g, while the Cubot is lighter with a zinc alloy frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 8820
Cubot C21
General
Release Date
2007
2023
Announced
2007
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
1.32"
Type
65K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
360 x 360 pixels (~386 ppi density)
PPI
320
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB 16MB RAM
128MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
300 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 66 x 14 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 in)
46.5 x 46.5 x 13 mm (1.83 x 1.83 x 0.51 in)
Weight
134 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
Zinc alloy frame
Colors
Silver
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.28 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
GSM
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
No
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Proprietary OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, heart rate, SpO2, blood pressure