BlackBerry Aurora vs BlackBerry Evolve
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BlackBerry Aurora
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BlackBerry Evolve
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BlackBerry Evolve
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
BlackBerry Evolve
Lighter body
BlackBerry Evolve
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.99 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 267 | 403 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 71.4 | 76.6 |
Platform
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno 506 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 | Snapdragon 450 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.0 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 13 MP | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 16 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 152 | 158.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 178 | 170 |
| Width (mm) | 76.8 | 76.1 |
Launch
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, March. Released 2017, March | 2018, August. Released 2018, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BlackBerry Aurora | BlackBerry Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BlackBerry Aurora and BlackBerry Evolve are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BlackBerry Evolve packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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