BlackBerry Aurora vs BlackBerry DTEK50
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BlackBerry Aurora
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BlackBerry DTEK50
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BlackBerry Aurora
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
BlackBerry DTEK50
Lighter body
BlackBerry DTEK50
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 267 | 424 |
| Glass Type | — | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 71.4 | 69.9 |
Platform
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno 405 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.0 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP | 13 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 2610 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 40 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 576 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 17 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 152 | 147 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Weight (g) | 178 | 135 |
| Width (mm) | 76.8 | 72.5 |
Launch
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, March. Released 2017, March | 2016, July. Released 2016, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - USA |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30 - USA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry DTEK50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BlackBerry Aurora and BlackBerry DTEK50 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BlackBerry Aurora packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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