BlackBerry 9720
#4076
BLU J2
#7069Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
BLU J2
Performance
65.554.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.253.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry 9720 features a compact build with a 2.8-inch IPS LCD display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the BLU J2 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a more modern viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the 9720 is powered by an 806 MHz CPU and 512MB RAM, whereas the J2 utilizes a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor with 1GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the J2 supports 720p video recording compared to the 9720's 480p.
- The BLU J2 also has a larger 2000mAh battery compared to the 9720's 1450mAh, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the BlackBerry 9720 runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, while the BLU J2 operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more versatile app experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 9720
BLU J2
General
Release Date
2013
2019
Announced
2013
2019
Description
Also known as BlackBerry 9720 Samoa
For USA
Display
Size
2.8"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~214 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Mali-400
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
5 MP
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
114 x 66 x 12 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
144 x 73.1 x 10.3 mm (5.67 x 2.88 x 0.41 in)
Weight
120 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Blue, Black, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes