Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983
Xiaomi Mi 2
Performance
60.756.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.937.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.924.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 features a compact 3.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 2 has a larger 4.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P'9983 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, whereas the Mi 2 utilizes a quad-core version of the same chipset, providing potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Mi 2's camera benefits from a wider aperture.
- The P'9983 has a slightly larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the Mi 2's 2000 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The P'9983 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3, offering a unique software experience, while the Mi 2 operates on Android 4.1 with MIUI, providing a more customizable interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983
Xiaomi Mi 2
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.1"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 320
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 67.1 x 10.6 mm (4.69 x 2.64 x 0.42 in)
126 x 62 x 10.2 mm (4.96 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)
Weight
140 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, green, blue, red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.3, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

