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BlackBerry 7230 vs Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 7230 vs Motorola Atrix 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Atrix 2 X BlackBerry 7230 01Point
BlackBerry 7230
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
TFT

240x160

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A
vs
26Points Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865) Compare BlackBerry 7230 X
Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1785
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)

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7230} 1 Advantage BlackBerry 7230 vs Atrix 2 (MB865)} 26 Advantages Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)8%
Lighter		vs147 grams (5.15 ounces)
1MBvs+1GB LPDDR21023 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MBvs+8GB (5GB available)319 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
20 millimeters (0.79 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)92%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x160 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
111 PPIvs+256 PPI131%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+4.3"65%
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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps437 times
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, Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
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+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAPvs+HTML, XHTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
3 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
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ModelBlackBerry 7230Atrix 2 (MB865)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7210AT&T Motorola Atrix 2 MB865 A, ME865, Motorola Edison, Fuath
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date10/1/200310/16/2011
Depth20 millimeters (0.79 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 113 millimeters (2.91 x 4.45 in)66 x 125.9 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x160 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)111 PPI256 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.0Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
ChipsetARM 9EJ-S Core32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM9EJ-S (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
RAM memory1MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16MB8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
BluetoothNot supported2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered1785 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours8.5 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)382 hours (15.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Java framework• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• HDMI 1.4
• 3D stereo sound
• Speech recognition
• Motorola MOTOBLUR
• Motorola Lapdock compliant
• Dock connector
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 7230Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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