BlackBerry 9720
#6711
ZTE Kis 3
#6431Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
ZTE Kis 3
Performance
52.659.4
Camera
12.711.3
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.514.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.022.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.523.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry 9720 features a smaller 2.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the ZTE Kis 3 has a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 512MB of RAM, but the ZTE Kis 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset, offering potentially better processing capabilities compared to the BlackBerry's 806 MHz Tavor MG1 CPU.
- The BlackBerry 9720 has a 5 MP rear camera, superior to the ZTE Kis 3's 3.15 MP, although both devices lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the BlackBerry at 1450 mAh compared to the ZTE's 1400 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, while the ZTE operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a different software experience with the latter offering more app flexibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 9720
ZTE Kis 3
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also known as BlackBerry 9720 Samoa
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~214 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
806 MHz Tavor MG1
Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, 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)
126 x 65 x 11 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
Weight
120 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity