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BlackBerry 8700c

Name: BlackBerry 8700c
Brand: BlackBerry

BlackBerry 4.1 Operating system

— Screen size

— Main camera

PXA901 Processor

64 MB Storage

1,100 mAh Battery

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PCWorld

“Overall, the BlackBerry 8700c is an impressive device for e-mail and works well as a cell phone. Too bad its strong business orientation didn't leave room for extras like IM or an integrated camera.”

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What people say

86%

recommend it

69 ratings

Recent voices

Steven Gipson · 18 years ago

Recommended

Before purchasing my Rim Blackberry 8700c, I conducted a long review. After that review was completed, it was obvious the 8700c was the one. It has a great overview of step by step guides that will lead you through what you don't understand. The phone is light and very compact. The reception is r...

beech30144 · 18 years ago

Avoid

Pro: Great for e-mail Con: Not good for cell phone conversation Was hopeful the 8700c was going to be finally the answer to RIM's terrible phone reputation. Nope! it wasn't until the 8800 was introduced that what you held to your ear was in fact a cell phone. Up until that point the cell phone am...

Sami Maki · 19 years ago

Recommended

As this is my 1st BlackBerry, I have nothing to compare it to. However, I previously owned a PalmTreo 650, and I have to say, this phone is 100% better. I had the Palm for less than a month when the camera made the phone completely clonk out. Some people don't like that this phone has no camera, ...

Specifications

Full specs

Overview

Released Nov 2005

Announced —

Price tier —

Also Known As 8700 Series (8700r, 8700g)

Processor Intel PXA901

CPU Speed 312MHz

RAM 16MB

Storage 64 MB

Price (USD) —

Regions USA, Canada

Regional Variants —

Warranty 1 Year

Accessories AC Charger, Carrying case, Manual, Standard Battery

Software & Support

OS BlackBerry

OS at Launch 4.1

Current Version —

OS Updates —

Security Updates —

Custom UI —

Display

Type Color

Technology LCD

Size —

Resolution —

Pixel Density —

Colors 65k

Refresh Rate —

Touch Sampling Rate —

Peak Brightness —

Always On Display

DC Dimming

DisplayMate Grade —

Multi-touch

Fingerprint Resistant

Sensors —

Additional Features -

Secondary Display

Secondary Display Unknown

Type —

Size —

Resolution —

Color Type —

Colors —

Camera — Main

Main Camera —

Flash No

Sensor Name —

Sensor Size —

Focal Length (Main) —

Focal Length (Ultrawide) —

Focal Length (Telephoto) —

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Video Resolution —

Video FPS —

Video Length —

Video Formats —

Features —

Additional Info -

Camera — Front

Front Camera Unknown

Video Recording Unknown

Resolution —

Video Resolution —

Video FPS —

Zoom Unknown

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Features —

Additional Info -

Camera — Scores

DxOMark Overall —

DxOMark Photo —

DxOMark Video —

DxOMark Zoom —

DxOMark Bokeh —

DxOMark Selfie —

DxOMark Rank —

Performance

Chip Intel PXA901

Process Node —

GPU —

RAM 16MB

Storage 64 MB

AnTuTu v11 —

Geekbench 6 Single —

Geekbench 6 Multi —

Geekbench 5 Single —

Geekbench 5 Multi —

Battery

Capacity 1,100 mAh

Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Removable Unknown

Fast Charging —

Wireless Charging —

Comes with Charger —

Talk Time —

Video Playback —

Internet (WiFi) —

Internet (Cellular) —

Standby —

Mixed Usage —

Charge Time 0–100% —

Charged in 30 Min —

GSMArena Score —

Battery Test Source —

Battery Life (Call) —

Battery Life (Video) —

Battery Life (Web) —

Battery Life (Gaming) —

Connectivity

Wi-Fi —

WiFi Version —

Bluetooth Yes

Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP

Bluetooth Codecs SBC

USB Type Yes

USB OTG Unknown

USB Speed —

NFC Unknown

Infrared

Headset Jack 2.5mm

Mobile Hotspot

GPS Unknown

GPS Type —

UWB

Satellite —

Memory Expansion Unknown

Expansion Type —

Expansion Capacity —

Cellular

Networks GPRS, EDGE

2G MHz

850 900 1800 1900

Data —

VoLTE Unknown

WiFi Calling Unknown

Physical SIM Yes

Dual SIM Unknown

eSIM

Push to Talk Unknown

Data Tethering Unknown

Design & Build

Form Factor Bar

Material Unknown

Frame Material —

Rear Material —

Colors Gray with black accents

Dimensions 11.0 × 6.9 × 1.9

Weight 120g

IP Rating —

Water Resistance Unknown

Fingerprint Sensor Unknown

Rugged Design

iFixit Score —

Parts Availability —

Audio

External Speakers No

Noise Cancellation Unknown

Dolby Atmos

Hi-Res Audio

FM Radio —

GSMArena Loudness —

Speaker Loudness —

Input & Navigation

Touchscreen

Navigation Type Scroll wheel

Keyboard Type QWERTY

Home Key Unknown

Sleep/Wake Key Unknown

External Volume Unknown

Safety

SAR Head —

SAR Body —

Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown

TTY/TDD Unknown

Additional Information

Messaging: SMS, AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: No
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Any Key Answer: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Blackberry Connect
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Games: No
Apps: No
Included Software / Apps: –
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad

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What people actually want to know

When was the BlackBerry 8700c released?

The BlackBerry 8700c was released on November 1, 2005.

How long does the battery last on the BlackBerry 8700c?

The BlackBerry 8700c has a 1,100 mAh battery.

Does the BlackBerry 8700c have a headphone jack?

Yes, the BlackBerry 8700c has a 2.5mm headphone jack.

Where can I download the BlackBerry 8700c manual?

You can view and download the BlackBerry 8700c manual on our dedicated manual page.

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