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BlackBerry Classic

BlackBerry Classic

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ZTE Grand X2 In

ZTE Grand X2 In

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Classic
ZTE Grand X2 In
Performance
51.847.9
Camera
19.139.6
Display
43.756.5
Battery
22.118.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.134.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.826.9

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Classic features a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X2 In has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Classic is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core CPU at 1.5 GHz and 2GB of RAM, whereas the Grand X2 In uses an Intel Atom Z2580 with a dual-core CPU at 2.0 GHz and 1GB of RAM.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Classic offers 1080p video recording, while the Grand X2 In's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • The BlackBerry Classic has a 2515 mAh battery, which is larger than the 2000 mAh battery in the ZTE Grand X2 In.
  • Software-wise, the Classic runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, while the Grand X2 In operates on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), indicating a more modern software experience on the Classic.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Classic
ZTE Grand X2 In

General

Release Date

2014
2013

Announced

2014
2013

Description

Also known as BlackBerry Q20
Preliminary official specifications

Display

Size

3.5"
4.5"

Type

IPS LCD,
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Intel Atom Z2580

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 2.0 GHz

GPU

Adreno 225
PowerVR SGX544MP2

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

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

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

2 MP
1 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2515 mAh
2000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, 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)
N/A

Weight

177 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Blue, Bronze, Cobalt blue
Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM
Yes

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

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

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Yes

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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass