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BlackBerry

BlackBerry 9720

Smartphone

Display diagonal
2.80 in*
Battery capacity
1,450 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
2.80 in*

Processing & platform

Processor
806 MHz Tavor MG1*

Memory & storage

Storage options
512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 512 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM*
    Memory
    512 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*
    Variant / details
    ROM*

Memory options

  • 512 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*
  • 0.5 GB*
    Capacity
    0.5 GB*

Storage options

  • 512 MB (ROM)*
    Capacity
    512 MB*
    Variant / details
    ROM*

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,450 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
BlackBerry OS
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 2.10*
Reported value 2: 2.1, A2DP, EDR*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
114 x 66 x 12 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)*
Weight
120 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
9720*
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Specifications 2 · 41 fields
body weight
120 g (4.23 oz)*
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  • value
    120*
    unit
    g*
    original
    120 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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body sim
Mini-SIM*
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display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
2.8 inches, 24.3 cm (~32.3% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.8*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    2.8 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    24.3*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    24.3 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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display resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~214 ppi density)*
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  • x
    480*
    y
    360*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 360*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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sound loudspeaker
Yes*
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model
9720*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot*
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comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
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comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
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features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
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network technology
GSM / HSPA*
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features
BBM key MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/Flac player MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input*
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misc colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink*
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
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network speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform os
BlackBerry OS 7.1*
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
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platform cpu
806 MHz Tavor MG1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    806*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    806 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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memory internal
512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512 MB*
    span
    • 12*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera single
5 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera video
480p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc price
About 130 EUR*
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main camera features
LED flash*
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body
Optical trackpad*
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network gprs
Yes*
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network edge
Yes*
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launch announced
2013, August. Released 2013, August*
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misc sar eu
1.10 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.1*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.10 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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body keyboard
QWERTY*
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battery
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,450*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1450 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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battery music play
Up to 30 h*
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launch status
Discontinued*
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selfie camera
No*
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battery talk time
Up to 7 h*
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battery stand.by
Up to 432 h*
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body dimensions
114 x 66 x 12 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    12 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 16*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.47*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.47 in*
    span
    • 32*
    • 39*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
120* g
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Display Type
IPS LCD*
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Pixels X
480*
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Pixels Y
360*
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Display Size (inches)
2.8* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
32.3* %
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RAM (GB)
0.5* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,450* mAh
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Price in USD
172.9*
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Model
BlackBerry 9720*
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Launch Expected Year
2013.0*
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Height (mm)
114* mm
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Width (mm)
66* mm
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Thickness (mm)
12* mm
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* Provisional data