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

