BlackBerry 8820
#9473
Palm Treo 650
#10830Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 8820
Palm Treo 650
Performance
25.318.8
Camera
2.539.6
Display
39.410.3
Battery
14.01.6
Build
14.20.2
Connectivity
9.78.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.28.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry 8820 features a slightly larger 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Palm Treo 650 has a 2.4-inch TFT touchscreen with a higher 320 x 320 pixel resolution, offering better clarity.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a 312 MHz Intel processor, but the BlackBerry has more RAM at 64MB compared to the Treo's 23MB.
- Neither device excels in camera capabilities, as both have minimal rear camera functionality, though the Treo can record video.
- The BlackBerry's 1400 mAh battery provides decent longevity, while the Treo's battery specifications are unspecified.
- Software-wise, the BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, whereas the Treo operates on Palm OS 5.4, each offering distinct user experiences.
- Build quality shows the BlackBerry as lighter and slimmer, while the Treo is bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 8820
Palm Treo 650
General
Release Date
2007
2004
Announced
2007
2004
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
2.4"
Type
65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 320 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
Intel PXA270 312 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB 16MB RAM
23MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
SD/SDIO/MMC, up to 2 GB
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
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)
113 x 59 x 23 mm (4.45 x 2.32 x 0.91 in)
Weight
134 g
178 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.28 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Palm 5.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A