BlackBerry 9720
#6711
HTC Rhyme
#7478Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
HTC Rhyme
Performance
52.635.9
Camera
12.714.1
Display
54.442.0
Battery
14.516.2
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
25.029.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.518.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry 9720 features a compact build with dimensions of 114 x 66 x 12 mm and weighs 120g, while the HTC Rhyme is slightly larger at 119 x 60.8 x 10.9 mm and weighs 130g.
- The 9720 has a 2.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, whereas the Rhyme offers a larger 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Rhyme is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and 4GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the 806 MHz processor and 512MB RAM of the 9720.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Rhyme supports 720p video recording compared to the 480p of the 9720.
- The Rhyme also has a larger battery capacity of 1600 mAh versus the 9720's 1450 mAh.
- Software-wise, the 9720 runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, while the Rhyme operates on Android 2.3.4, upgradable to 4.0 with HTC's Sense UI, providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 9720
HTC Rhyme
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
Also known as BlackBerry 9720 Samoa
Previously rumored as HTC Bliss
Display
Size
2.8"
3.7"
Type
IPS LCD
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~214 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
806 MHz Tavor MG1
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 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)
119 x 60.8 x 10.9 mm (4.69 x 2.39 x 0.43 in)
Weight
120 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Clearwater, Hourglass, Plum
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass