BlackBerry Passport
#2711
TCL 305
#2752Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Passport
TCL 305
Performance
64.260.2
Camera
64.228.4
Display
60.470.6
Battery
26.533.7
Build
74.465.8
Connectivity
58.255.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
46.746.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Passport features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum frame, while the TCL 305 has a lighter plastic construction.
- The Passport's 4.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels compared to the TCL's 6.52-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a sharper image on the Passport.
- In terms of performance, the Passport is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Mediatek Helio A22 in the TCL.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Passport includes optical image stabilization, enhancing photo quality.
- The TCL 305 has a larger 5000 mAh battery, compared to the Passport's 3450 mAh, allowing for longer usage.
- Finally, the Passport runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3, while the TCL operates on Android 11 (Go edition), offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Passport
TCL 305
General
Release Date
2014
2022, January 31
Announced
2014
2022, January 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1440 x 1440 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~453 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 30mm (standard), AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.8, 28mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 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)
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Red, Black&Gold, Silver
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
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 11 (Go edition), TCL UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass