BlackBerry Passport
#2711
Blackview A53
#3268Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Passport
Blackview A53
Performance
64.256.0
Camera
64.219.1
Display
60.456.5
Battery
26.536.0
Build
74.465.8
Connectivity
58.256.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
46.742.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Passport features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, an aluminum frame, and a compact design, while the Blackview A53 has a larger, plastic frame with a glass front and a slightly bulkier profile.
- The Passport's 4.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels compared to the A53's 6.5-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in superior pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Passport is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset, providing better processing capabilities than the A53's Helio A22.
- The Passport also has a more advanced camera system with a 13 MP rear camera featuring OIS, while the A53 has a 12 MP rear camera without OIS.
- Battery capacity favors the A53 with 5080 mAh, compared to the Passport's 3450 mAh, but the Passport supports 1080p video at 60fps, whereas the A53 is limited to 30fps.
- Lastly, the Passport runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3, offering a unique software experience, while the A53 operates on Android 12 with Doke OS 3.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Passport
Blackview A53
General
Release Date
2014
2023, March 03
Announced
2014
2023, March 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 1440 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~453 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1440
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 30mm (standard), AF, OIS
12 MPother unspecified camera
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.8, 28mm (wide)
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
5080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
5080 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 3.56 x 0.37 in)
164.6 x 76.9 x 9.4 mm (6.48 x 3.03 x 0.37 in)
Weight
196 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Red, Black&Gold, Silver
Rock Grey, Murky Black, Starry Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.3, upgradable to 10.3.2
Android 12, Doke OS 3.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Unspecified