BlackBerry 9720
#6711
HTC Lead
#4194Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
HTC Lead
Performance
52.662.5
Camera
12.739.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.51.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.036.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.535.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry 9720 features a compact build with dimensions of 114 x 66 x 12 mm and weighs 120g, while the HTC Lead has a larger 4.3" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the HTC Lead is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 768MB of RAM, compared to the BlackBerry's single-core 806 MHz CPU and 512MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HTC Lead includes autofocus, enhancing photo quality.
- Battery specifications for the HTC Lead are not provided, while the BlackBerry 9720 has a 1450mAh battery.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, offering a different software experience compared to the HTC Lead's Android 2.3 with Sense UI, which may provide a more modern interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 9720
HTC Lead
General
Release Date
2013
N/A
Announced
2013
N/A
Description
Also known as BlackBerry 9720 Samoa
Unofficial preliminary specificationsFor AT&T
Display
Size
2.8"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~214 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Broadcom BCM4329
CPU
806 MHz Tavor MG1
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 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)
N/A
Weight
120 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity