BlackBerry 9720
#6711
BLU J2
#5878Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
BLU J2
Performance
52.643.7
Camera
12.715.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.518.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.034.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.526.2
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
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 Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Blue, Black, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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