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BlackBerry Classic vs Nokia 5220 XpressMusic

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Classic vs Nokia 5220 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Nokia 5220 XpressMusic Compare BlackBerry Classic X
2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

1020
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!

Classic} 27 Advantages BlackBerry Classic vs 5220 XpressMusic} 2 Advantages Nokia 5220 XpressMusic
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs231MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB63 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB SDRAM
+16GB545 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB (30MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)3%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x720 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+291 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs200 PPI
+3.5"75%
Larger screen
vs2"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2515 mAh147%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1020 mAh
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+78 grams (2.73 ounces)128%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
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 ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
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ModelBlackBerry Classic5220 XpressMusic
Other model namesBlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM KopiNokia 5220 XpressMusic
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date12/17/20147/15/2008
Depth10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)43.5 x 110.5 millimeters (1.71 x 4.35 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)78 grams (2.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~25.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)291 PPI200 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Nokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 231MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
RAM memory2GB32MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB64MB (30MB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144) 7 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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 ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5CT
Battery capacity2515 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours5.2 hours
Standby365 hours (15.2 days)406 hours (16.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Blue, Red, Green
• Nokia 512MB microSD included
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry ClassicNokia 5220 XpressMusic
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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