Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Classic Non Camera
BLU Touch Book 7.0 Lite
Performance
41.528.9
Camera
2.539.6
Display
43.716.9
Battery
21.824.2
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
58.714.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.716.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Classic Non Camera features a compact build with a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display offering a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 291 ppi compared to the BLU Touch Book 7.0 Lite's larger 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a lower pixel density of around 133 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Classic is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and has 2GB of RAM, while the BLU device has a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU with 512MB of RAM, indicating superior performance for the BlackBerry.
- Both devices lack a rear camera, but the BLU Touch Book includes a VGA video capability.
- The Classic has a 2500 mAh battery, whereas the BLU offers a larger 3000 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Classic runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, providing a distinct experience compared to the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) on the BLU device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Classic Non Camera
BLU Touch Book 7.0 Lite
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
For Verizon
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
3.5"
7"
Type
IPS LCD,
TFT
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~291 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 72.4 x 10.2 mm (5.16 x 2.85 x 0.40 in)
194 x 120 x 10 mm (7.64 x 4.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
178 g
340 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.41 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
No
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

