BlackBerry Classic review: worth buying?
Created date: 02/24/2018, 23:07:15, Updated date: 04/02/2020, 09:39:36
An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the BlackBerry Classic. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the BlackBerry Classic to see if it was a good buy.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 4353 smartphones |
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| Assessment Items | Scores |
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| Portability | 60/100 |
| Screen size | 50/100 |
| Screen clarity | 59/100 |
| Battery duration | 57/100 |
| Processing capability | 19/100 |
| Multitasking | 50/100 |
| Camera function | 32/100 |
Features, Performance, and Reviews for the BlackBerry Classic
The camera function of BlackBerry Classic
The main camera of the BlackBerry Classic has a capacity of 8 MP pixels, and is adequate for normal use. But some users may feel dissatisfied with the picture quality.
The BlackBerry Classic comes equipped with a 2 MP pixel front-facing camera, which is very low resolution. If you aren't particular about your videos or photos, it might be fine, but otherwise, we recommend a smartphone at least one tier higher.
The battery performance of BlackBerry Classic
The BlackBerry Classic's battery capacity is 2515 mAh, a standard level for these types of phones. Compared to other smartphones, the BlackBerry Classic has a standard battery life. It should not be a problem for normal use. However, if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, you may find the battery life a bit dissatisfying.
BlackBerry Classic's size
The BlackBerry Classic is 2.9 inches (73 mm) wide, 5.2 inches (131 mm) tall, and 0.4 inches (10.2 mm) thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the BlackBerry Classic, it weighs about 178 oz (178 g). It feels a little heavy when held with one hand. It may tire your hand out if you operate it for too long a time.
Both the size and weight of the BlackBerry Classic make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.
BlackBerry Classic's screen
The BlackBerry Classic has a 3.5 inch screen. It comes in a standard size, and the screen is adequate for most uses. Some users may feel that they would rather have a larger screen, however.
The resolution of the BlackBerry Classic's screen is pretty much standard. It shouldn't be a problem for normal use, but it might prove to be a bit dissatisfying for those who wish to better enjoy their photos, videos, or games.
The CPU performance of BlackBerry Classic
The processing power of the BlackBerry Classic is comparatively low at 1.5GHz×2(Dual core). You'll most likely notice its lack of power when running games or playing videos. However, you shouldn't have any problems making calls, browsing the internet or using apps like Twitter or Instagram.
The BlackBerry Classic has 2GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.
My impression of the overall operation speed of the BlackBerry Classic is at about the mid- to low-end of smartphones. If you use it normally, you likely won't run into any problems, but at times you will notice what it lacks.
BlackBerry Classic's storage capacity
The BlackBerry Classic has 16GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.
Since the BlackBerry Classic is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.
Overall assessment of BlackBerry Classic
The BlackBerry Classic is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.
The merits and demerits of BlackBerry Classic
The merits of BlackBerry Classic
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The demerits of BlackBerry Classic
- The CPU performance is not very good, and will become operationally sluggish when using apps.
- The rear-facing camera is very low resolution, so you should not think of using this smartphone as your main camera.
Comparing the specifications of BlackBerry Classic against similar products
body size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.3 | - | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73 mm) x 5.2 inches (131 mm) x 0.4 inches (10.2 mm) | |||||
| 51.5 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (77.2 mm) x 5.8 inches (147 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm) | ||||||
| 52.5 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.6 inches (91 mm) x 5.2 inches (132 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.3 mm) | ||||||
| 74.6 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (66 mm) x 4.5 inches (115 mm) x 0.5 inches (12.3 mm) | ||||||
| 55.2 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.5 mm) x 5.9 inches (149.3 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm) | ||||||
| 55.2 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.5 mm) x 5.9 inches (149.3 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm) | ||||||
| 56.2 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (71.8 mm) x 6.0 inches (151.4 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.5 mm) | ||||||
| 52.2 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.5 mm) x 6.1 inches (155.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm) | ||||||
body weight
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.2 | - | Weight:178 oz (178 g) | |||||
| 53.6 | Weight:192 oz (192 g) | ||||||
| 49.3 | Weight:205 oz (205 g) | ||||||
| 78.3 | Weight:130 oz (130 g) | ||||||
| 58.4 | ≈ | Weight:180 oz (180 g) | |||||
| 58.4 | ≈ | Weight:180 oz (180 g) | |||||
| 66.4 | Weight:160 oz (160 g) | ||||||
| 63.6 | ≈ | Weight:167 oz (167 g) | |||||
screen size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0 | - | Display size:3.5 inch | |||||
| 80.4 | Display size:5.4 inch | ||||||
| 66.0 | Display size:4.5 inch | ||||||
| 15.0 | Display size:2.8 inch | ||||||
| 66.0 | Display size:4.5 inch | ||||||
| 66.0 | Display size:4.5 inch | ||||||
| 66.0 | Display size:4.5 inch | ||||||
| 82.0 | Display size:5.5 inch | ||||||
RAM capacity
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | RAM capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0 | - | RAM size:2GB | |||||
| 60.0 | RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 60.0 | RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 14.0 | RAM size:819.2MB | ||||||
| 60.0 | RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | ||||||
| 90.0 | RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | ||||||
storage size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | storage size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0 | - | Storage size:16GB | |||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||||
| 24.0 | Storage size:8GB | ||||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||||
| 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | ||||||
| 90.0 | Storage size:128GB | ||||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||||
battery
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.7 | - | Battery capacity:2515 mAh | |||||
| 71.2 | Battery capacity:3410 mAh | ||||||
| 71.8 | Battery capacity:3450 mAh | ||||||
| 26.9 | Battery capacity:1230 mAh | ||||||
| 72.6 | Battery capacity:3505 mAh | ||||||
| 72.6 | Battery capacity:3505 mAh | ||||||
| 72.5 | Battery capacity:3500 mAh | ||||||
| 80.0 | Battery capacity:4000 mAh | ||||||
rear-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | rear-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0 | - | Rear-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
| 73.5 | Rear-camera resolution:18 MP | ||||||
| 61.7 | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | ||||||
| 27.5 | Rear-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
| 59.3 | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | ||||||
| 59.3 | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | ||||||
| 100.0 | Rear-camera resolution:120 MP | ||||||
| 59.3 | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | ||||||
front-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | front-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.8 | - | Front-camera resolution:2 MP | |||||
| 0.0 | Front-camera resolution:0 MP | ||||||
| 15.8 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:2 MP | |||||
| 0.0 | Front-camera resolution:0 MP | ||||||
| 58.3 | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 58.3 | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 58.3 | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 58.3 | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
grip
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | grip | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.2 | - | Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73 mm) x 5.2 inches (131 mm) x 0.4 inches (10.2 mm), Weight:178 oz (178 g) | |||||
| 52.6 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (77.2 mm) x 5.8 inches (147 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm), Weight:192 oz (192 g) | ||||||
| 50.9 | Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.6 inches (91 mm) x 5.2 inches (132 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.3 mm), Weight:205 oz (205 g) | ||||||
| 76.5 | Color:Charcoal Black/Pure White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (66 mm) x 4.5 inches (115 mm) x 0.5 inches (12.3 mm), Weight:130 oz (130 g) | ||||||
| 56.8 | ≈ | Color:Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.5 mm) x 5.9 inches (149.3 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm), Weight:180 oz (180 g) | |||||
| 56.8 | ≈ | Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.5 mm) x 5.9 inches (149.3 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.4 mm), Weight:180 oz (180 g) | |||||
| 61.3 | ≈ | Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (71.8 mm) x 6.0 inches (151.4 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.5 mm), Weight:160 oz (160 g) | |||||
| 57.9 | ≈ | Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.5 mm) x 6.1 inches (155.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm), Weight:167 oz (167 g) | |||||
screen cleanliness
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen cleanliness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.2 | - | Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 720, Pixel density:290 ppi | |||||
| 88.7 | Display type:EL, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:543 ppi | ||||||
| 86.3 | Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 1440, Pixel density:452 ppi | ||||||
| 58.0 | ≈ | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 640, Pixel density:285 ppi | |||||
| 85.7 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1620, Pixel density:432 ppi | ||||||
| 85.7 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1620, Pixel density:432 ppi | ||||||
| 85.7 | Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1620, Pixel density:432 ppi | ||||||
| 85.0 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400 ppi | ||||||
performance
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.5 | - | OS:BlackBerry, Chipset:Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960, CPU specs:1.5GHz×2(Dual core), RAM size:2GB | |||||
| 63.4 | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, CPU specs:2GHz+1.6GHz×6(Hexacore), RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 64.8 | OS:BlackBerry, Chipset:Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA, CPU specs:2.3GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 1.8 | OS:BlackBerry, Chipset:Snapdragon S2 MSM8655, CPU specs:1.4GHz×1(Single core), RAM size:819.2MB | ||||||
| 88.2 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953, CPU specs:2.0GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 89.6 | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 625, CPU specs:2GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | ||||||
| 90.1 | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 660 SDM660, CPU specs:2.2GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 89.6 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625, CPU specs:2.0GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | ||||||
Specifications of BlackBerry Classic
| BlackBerry Classic | ||||
| Image |  | |||
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| Maker | BlackBerry | |||
| Release date | 10/14, 2015 | |||
| Color | Black | |||
| OS | BlackBerry | |||
| Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) x 5.2 inches (131 mm) x 0.4 inches (10.2 mm) | |||
| Weight | 178 oz (178 g) | |||
| Display size | 3.5 inch | |||
| Display type | IPS | |||
| Screen resolution (width x height) | 720 x 720 | |||
| Pixel density | 290 ppi | |||
| Battery capacity | 2515 mAh | |||
| Chipset | Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | |||
| CPU specs | 1.5GHz×2(Dual core) | |||
| RAM size | 2GB | |||
| Storage size | 16GB | |||
| Rear-camera resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Front-camera resolution | 2 MP | |||
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