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BlackBerry 8820 vs NGM Explorer

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8820 vs NGM Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Explorer

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8820} 2 Advantages BlackBerry 8820 vs Explorer} 23 Advantages NGM Explorer
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)58%
Lighter
vs212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)30%
Thinner
vs18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core156%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+512MB31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+512MB (256MB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+165 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+3.5"40%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+VGA (720x480)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 EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 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 sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1780 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
802.11 b/g [wifi3]
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B) / MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
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ModelBlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
Other model namesAT&T RIM BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer Dual Sim, NGM WeMove Explorer
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNGM
Release date8/1/20077/1/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit: MediaTek MT6573T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
RAM memory16MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage64MB512MB (256MB available)
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (720x480) 30 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 registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
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 8820NGM Explorer
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)160 hours (6.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
Call controlVoice dialingVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver on black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA
• LBS
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Red on black, Yellow on black
• 8GB microSD included
• Swiftkey
• WiFi hotspot
• MIL-STD 810G certified
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 8820NGM Explorer
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.489W/kg (body)
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