BlackBerry 9720
#6711
BLU Advance L5
#6272Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
BLU Advance L5
Performance
52.639.1
Camera
12.715.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.513.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.033.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.524.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry 9720 features a smaller 2.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the BLU Advance L5 has a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the 9720 is powered by an 806 MHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, whereas the Advance L5 offers a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU with 16GB of RAM, providing a more capable performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Advance L5 supports 720p video recording compared to the 9720's 480p.
- The 9720 has a slightly larger 1450 mAh battery compared to the 1300 mAh battery in the Advance L5.
- Software-wise, the BlackBerry runs on OS 7.1, while the BLU operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more modern software experience.
- The build quality of the 9720 is slightly bulkier and heavier at 120g, while the Advance L5 is lighter at 104g and has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 9720
BLU Advance L5
General
Release Date
2013
2019
Announced
2013
2019
Description
Also known as BlackBerry 9720 Samoa
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~214 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
806 MHz Tavor MG1
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Li-Po 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 66 x 12 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
124.8 x 65.2 x 10.4 mm (4.91 x 2.57 x 0.41 in)
Weight
120 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Black, Cyan, Lime, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer