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BlackBerry 6720 vs Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 6720 vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5C X BlackBerry 6720 01Point
BlackBerry 6720
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
MONO

160x160

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A
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25Points Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) Compare BlackBerry 6720 X
Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)

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6720} 1 Advantage BlackBerry 6720 vs iPhone 5C (8GB)} 25 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1MBvs+1GB LPDDR31023 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MBvs+8GB (5GB available)319 times
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)5%
Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)100%
Thinner
Monochromaticvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2vs+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
160x160 pixelsvs+640x1136 pixels27 times
Higher resolution screen
75 PPIvs+326 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4"33%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GSMvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G GSM) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 1.1 proprietary connectorvs+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAPvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
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ModelBlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 6720Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date10/1/20029/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 121 millimeters (3.03 x 4.76 in)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution160x160 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)75 PPI326 PPI
Colors216 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 3.0iOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM 7EJ-S Core (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 2225

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
RAM memory1MB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16MB8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedA1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1507/A1529 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1533 CDMA/A1453 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1456 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1507 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1529 model
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
USBUSB 1.1 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
BluetoothNot supported4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered1510 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours10 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAPHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Monochrome STN display		• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 6720iPhone 5C (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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