BlackBerry 9720
#6711
TCL 10 SE
#4446Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
TCL 10 SE
Performance
52.672.4
Camera
12.719.1
Display
54.441.2
Battery
14.528.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.067.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.533.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry 9720 features a compact build with a 2.8-inch IPS LCD display at 480 x 360 pixels, offering a pixel density of about 214 ppi, while the TCL 10 SE has a larger 6.52-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a density of approximately 269 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry is powered by an 806 MHz CPU and 512MB RAM, which is significantly less capable than the TCL's octa-core 2.0 GHz processor and 4GB RAM.
- The camera on the BlackBerry is limited to 5 MP with 480p video recording, whereas the TCL boasts a 48 MP triple-camera setup capable of 1080p video.
- Battery capacity also differs, with the BlackBerry at 1450 mAh compared to the TCL's 4000 mAh, which supports faster 15W charging.
- Lastly, the BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, while the TCL operates on Android 10 with TCL UI, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 9720
TCL 10 SE
General
Release Date
2013
2020, July 09
Announced
2013
2020, July 09
Description
Also known as BlackBerry 9720 Samoa
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
LCD
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~214 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
806 MHz Tavor MG1
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µmor13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 66 x 12 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
164.9 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.49 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
120 g
166 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Black, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 10, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass