BlackBerry announced the launch of the Classic smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the BlackBerry Classic phone with 3.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The BlackBerry Classic comes with BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable battery. The 3.5 inches phone comes with TFT display (720 x 720 px). A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel.
BlackBerry Classic specifications
| Brand | BlackBerry |
|---|---|
| Name | Classic |
| Model | CLSSC |
| Release date | 2014 |
Body
The weight of BlackBerry Classic is about 6.24 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this BlackBerry phone are average (5.16 x 2.85 x 0.4 inches).
| Weight | 6.24 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.16 x 2.85 x 0.4 inches |
| Colors | black, blue, bronze, cobalt blue, white |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The BlackBerry Classic comes with BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 225 |
Display
The size of Classic screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 3.5 inches TFT display of BlackBerry Classic with 720 x 720 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of BlackBerry Classic (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Classic is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The BlackBerry Classic supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Classic comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Classic phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | yes |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Classic isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This BlackBerry phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the BlackBerry Classic, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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