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Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) vs BlackBerry 8800

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4 vs BlackBerry 8800 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 8800 X Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) 25Points
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

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iPhone 4 (16GB)} 25 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) vs 8800} 3 Advantages BlackBerry 8800
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+16GB (14GB available)223 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)51%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+640x960 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+330 PPI106%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs160 PPI
+3.5"40%
Larger screen
vs2.5"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1420 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0
+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 2GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)2%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

3 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS, GeoTagging / GPS
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
 
ModeliPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
Other model namesiPhone 4RIM BlackBerry 8800
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleBlackBerry
Release date6/1/20102/12/2007
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54% (screen-to-body ratio)~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x960 pixels (3:2)320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)330 PPI160 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
System versioniOS 4.0BlackBerry OS 4.2
Firmware updateiOS 7.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
Chipset32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
RAM memory512MB LPDDR16MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
64MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 2GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.75ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1420 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours5 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)528 hours (22 days)

โž• Other features

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
iCloud service
โ€ข Colors: Silver
โ€ข Trackball navigation
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPhone 4 (16GB)BlackBerry 8800
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)feature not registered
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