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BlackBerry Classic

BlackBerry Classic

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Coolpad Mega 3

Coolpad Mega 3

#5909

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Classic
Coolpad Mega 3
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.654.5

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Classic features a compact 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, while the Coolpad Mega 3 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Classic is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, whereas the Mega 3 utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6737, both with 2GB of RAM.
  • The camera specifications are similar, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera, but the Classic supports 1080p video recording compared to the Mega 3's 720p.
  • Battery capacity is higher in the Mega 3 at 3050 mAh versus the Classic's 2515 mAh.
  • The Classic runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, while the Mega 3 operates on Android 6.0 with Cool UI, providing a different software experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Classic being slightly heavier and thicker than the Mega 3.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Classic
Coolpad Mega 3

General

Release Date

2014
2016

Announced

2014
2016

Description

Also known as BlackBerry Q20
Also known as Coolpad 3503I

Display

Size

3.5"
5.5"

Type

IPS LCD,
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 225
Mali-T860

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Details

8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF

Front Camera

2 MP
8 MP

Front Camera Details

2 MP
8 MP, f/2.2

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
720p

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

2515 mAh
3050 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

131 x 72.4 x 10.2 mm (5.16 x 2.85 x 0.40 in)
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)

Weight

177 g
170 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Blue, Bronze, Cobalt blue
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Software

Operating System

BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, upgradable to 10.3.2
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI

OS Version

BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, upgradable to 10.3.2
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes