BlackBerry Classic vs Motorola IronRock (XT626)

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

12/21/2014 8:36 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:19 PM

Compare Motorola IronRock X BlackBerry Classic 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Motorola IronRock (XT626) Compare BlackBerry Classic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Classic

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!

21 Advantages BlackBerry Classic	vs	5 Advantages Motorola IronRock (XT626)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB15 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)8% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+291 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2515 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1880 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)8% Lighter
3.5"	vs	+4.3"23% Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.

20 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

720x720 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
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Model	BlackBerry Classic	IronRock (XT626)
Other model names	BlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM Kopi	Nextel Motorola Iron Rock XT626, Motorola Double V
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
Brand	BlackBerry	Motorola
Release date	12/17/2014	7/1/2012
Depth	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)	67 x 127.9 millimeters (2.64 x 5.04 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x720 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	291 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
RAM memory	2GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	iDEN 800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	iDEN
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF6X
Battery capacity	2515 mAh	1880 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	4 hours
Standby	365 hours (15.2 days)	192 hours (8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Optical trackpad • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB or 8GB microSD included • Quickoffice • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • HAC M3/T3 • VPN IPSec • Digital compass • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Classic	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered