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BlackBerry Passport vs BlackBerry Classic

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

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Compare BlackBerry Classic X BlackBerry Passport 15Points
BlackBerry Passport
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points BlackBerry Classic Compare BlackBerry Passport X
BlackBerry Classic
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Passport

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Passport} 15 Advantages BlackBerry Passport vs Classic} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Classic
+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs2GB
+32GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)10%
Thinner		vs10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1440x1440 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen		vs720x720 pixels
+453 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs291 PPI
+4.5"29%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 8MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+BlackBerry OS 10.2Advantage
BlackBerry OS 10.2 is newer and safer		vsBlackBerry OS 10
+3450 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2515 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)vs+178 grams (6.23 ounces)9%
Lighter
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
25 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 2MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
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ModelBlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
Other model namesAT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM WindermereBlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM Kopi
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date9/24/201412/17/2014
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x1440 pixels720x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)453 PPI291 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v132bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB
Internal storage32GB16GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 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: 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 PassportBlackBerry Classic
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (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 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 PassportBlackBerry Classic
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 PassportBlackBerry Classic
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

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

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3450 mAh2515 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours17 hours
Standby444 hours (18.5 days)365 hours (15.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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 keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Miracast
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry PassportBlackBerry Classic
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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