OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 8800Discontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Nokia 6290Discontinued | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 114mm (4.49") | 94mm (3.7") |
| Width | 66mm (2.6") | 50mm (1.97") |
| Depth | 14mm (0.55") | 20.8mm (0.82") |
| Dimension | 114x66x14mm (4.49x2.6x0.55") | 94x50x20.8mm (3.7x1.97x0.82") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 134gr (4.73oz) | 115gr (4.06oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Clamshell |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 320x240px | 240x320px |
| Display Size | 51x39mm (2.01x1.54") ~160PPI | 34x45mm (1.34x1.77") ~182PPI |
| Display Diagonal | 2.5" | 2.2" |
| Display Type | 65k TFT | 16M TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | 128x160px | |
| Input | QWERTY Keyboard Trackball | Navigation Joystick / Button Numeric Keypad |
| Talk Time | 5 hours | 3 hours, 30 minutes - 2G 2 hours, 30 minutes - 3G |
| Standby Time | 22 days, 2 hours | 11 days - 2G 12 days - 3G |
| OS | BlackBerry OS | Symbian v9.2 |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | 312MHz | 369MHz ARM11 |
| GPU | ||
| Ram | 64MB | |
| Internal Memory | 64MB | 50MB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 2 Megapixel | |
| Camera Flash | LED | |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | Available | |
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Stereo |
| Battery Capacity | 1400mAh | 950mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | ||
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v1.1 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| Radio | FM | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | Infrared | |
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 2100 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | Mini |
| PTT | PTT | |
| HSCSD | HSCSD | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 32 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 32 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Bharti Airtel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 |
| Vodafone India | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 |
| Reliance Communications | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 |
| Idea Cellular | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 |
| BSNL | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 |
| TATA Docomo | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 |
| Aircel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 |
| Uninor | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 |
VARIOUS | ||
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| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 80 out of 100 TechRadar A welcome step forward for BlackBerry, with features that really branch out from its business roots. read more 80 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The 8800 adds built-in GPS to a device already packed with features. Combined with the design overhaul, this sleek and stylish BlackBerry is definitely a winner. read more 79 out of 100 Techhive This phone's impressive features include excellent e-mail options and built-in GPS, as well as a sleek design. read more 77 out of 100 CNET Despite some minor issues, the RIM BlackBerry 8800 offers mobile professionals a well-rounded smart phone with added multimedia functions, GPS, and push-to-talk capabilities. That said, messaging remains its forte. read more | N/A out of 100 Softpedia If it wasn't the bulky and old design, Nokia 6290 could've been a huge success. The phone has great potential and its a pleasant surprise for Nokia fans. I couldn't get used to it, but the phone offers great features, most of them only available on high-end handsets. read more |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | December 2006 | October 2006 |
