BlackBerry Classic
#6208
Vodafone Smart N9 lite
#5027Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Classic
Vodafone Smart N9 lite
Performance
51.849.5
Camera
19.127.9
Display
43.754.4
Battery
22.121.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.147.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.829.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Classic features a compact 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Vodafone Smart N9 lite's 5.34-inch IPS LCD at 480 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Classic is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, while the N9 lite utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6739WA, both with 16GB of storage but differing RAM configurations (2GB for Classic and 1GB for N9 lite).
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the N9 lite offers a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Classic's 2 MP.
- The Classic has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2515 mAh versus the N9 lite's 2460 mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Classic runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, while the N9 lite operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Classic
Vodafone Smart N9 lite
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
Also known as BlackBerry Q20
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
5.34"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~294 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~201 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Mediatek MT6739WA (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2515 mAh
2460 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2460 mAh battery
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)
148.2 x 68.9 x 9.4 mm (5.83 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
Weight
177 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Bronze, Cobalt blue
White Pearl, Black Ice
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0
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, upgradable to 10.3.2
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro (market dependent), proximity, compass