BlackBerry 9720
#6711
Lava Z60
#5427Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
Lava Z60
Performance
52.645.4
Camera
12.727.9
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.521.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.039.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.527.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry 9720 features a compact build with a 2.8-inch IPS LCD display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the Lava Z60 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a more modern aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry is equipped with an 806 MHz processor and 512MB RAM, whereas the Lava Z60 has a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lava Z60 supports 1080p video recording compared to the 480p of the BlackBerry.
- The Lava Z60 also has a significantly larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the 1450 mAh in the BlackBerry.
- Software-wise, the BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, while the Lava Z60 operates on Android 7.0 (Nougat), offering a more versatile app experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 9720
Lava Z60
General
Release Date
2013
2017
Announced
2013
2017
Description
Also known as BlackBerry 9720 Samoa
For India
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
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
806 MHz Tavor MG1
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
480p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
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)
143.6 x 72.3 x 9.1 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.36 in)
Weight
120 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity