BlackBerry 9720
#6711
HTC Legend
#5625Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
HTC Legend
Performance
52.644.3
Camera
12.739.6
Display
54.474.8
Battery
14.513.1
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
25.023.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.527.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry 9720 features a smaller 2.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the HTC Legend has a larger 3.2-inch AMOLED display at 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry is powered by an 806 MHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, compared to the HTC's 600 MHz CPU and 384MB of RAM, making the BlackBerry slightly more capable in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HTC Legend includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The BlackBerry 9720 has a 1450 mAh battery, slightly larger than the HTC's 1300 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, while the HTC Legend operates on Android 2.1 with Sense UI, offering a different software experience.
- Both devices lack advanced features like water resistance and wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 9720
HTC Legend
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
Also known as BlackBerry 9720 Samoa
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.2"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~214 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
806 MHz Tavor MG1
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
384MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
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
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1300 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)
112 x 56.3 x 11.5 mm (4.41 x 2.22 x 0.45 in)
Weight
120 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Gray, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.45 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
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 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass