BlackBerry Aurora
#5088
Panasonic Eluga I9
#5093Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Aurora
Panasonic Eluga I9
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Aurora features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Panasonic Eluga I9, but both share the same resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Aurora is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU, while the Eluga I9 uses a Mediatek MT6737 with a 1.25 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Eluga I9 has a wider aperture at f/2.2, which may enhance low-light performance.
- The Aurora has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Eluga I9's 2500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 7.0 (Nougat) and lack wireless charging and stereo speakers, but the Aurora has 4GB of RAM versus the Eluga I9's 3GB, which may improve multitasking capabilities.
- In terms of build quality, the Aurora is heavier at 178g with a plastic back and frame, while the Eluga I9 is lighter at 143g with an aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Aurora
Panasonic Eluga I9
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Mali-T720
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
142.5 x 70.5 x 7.8 mm (5.61 x 2.78 x 0.31 in)
Weight
178 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Space grey, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-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
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes