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BlackBerry Classic vs BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)

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

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Compare BlackBerry Priv X BlackBerry Classic 02Points
BlackBerry Classic
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

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18Points BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) Compare BlackBerry Classic X
BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)

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Classic} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Classic vs Priv (STV100-4)} 18 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)8%
Lighter		vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core69%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+32GB (22GB available)38%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x720 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
291 PPIvs+544 PPI87%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.4"54%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 18MP125%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2515 mAhvs+3410 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
21 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)
(front) 2MP
4G LTE-A
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
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ModelBlackBerry ClassicPriv (STV100-4)
Other model namesBlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM KopiBlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM Venice
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth AfricaSaudi ArabiaBrazilEgypt(Europe)
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe)
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date12/17/201411/6/2015
Depth10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)291 PPI544 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
RAM memory2GB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat9 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,8,13,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels18 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4896x3672 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (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 ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2515 mAh3410 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standby365 hours (15.2 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• LED notification
• Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry ClassicBlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
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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