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BlackBerry Classic vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Classic vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus 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
12Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700) Compare BlackBerry Classic X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)

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} 12 Advantages BlackBerry Classic vs Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2515 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1850 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
16GBvs+32GB (28GB available)75%
More internal storage for applications and files
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)24%
Lighter
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x720 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
291 PPIvs+316 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.65"33%
Larger screen
(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
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+18 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 ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
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ModelBlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Other model namesBlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM KopiSprint Google Galaxy Nexus LTE L700, Toroplus
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date12/17/20144/22/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)291 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
RAM memory2GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat3 (Bands 25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x1024 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 ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
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+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2515 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours7.5 hours
Standby365 hours (15.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.04W/kg (head), 1.52W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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