BlackBerry Aurora
#4213
LG K22
#3585Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Aurora
LG K22
Performance
57.855.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.567.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
44.852.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.339.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Aurora features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the LG K22 has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the Aurora's Snapdragon 425 operates at 1.4 GHz compared to the K22's Snapdragon 215 at 1.3 GHz.
- The camera systems are similar, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the K22 includes an additional 2 MP macro lens and a lower 5 MP front camera compared to the Aurora's 8 MP.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery with no fast charging capabilities.
- The Aurora runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the K22 is more up-to-date with Android 10, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the K22 is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Aurora
LG K22
General
Release Date
2017
2020, September 12
Announced
2017
2020, September 12
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 308
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
155.7 x 75.4 x 8.4 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight
178 g
169.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Titan, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass