| Hardware and OS | BlackBerry 9720 | |
| Operating system | BlackBerry OS 7.1 | |
| Processor | 806 MHz Tavor MG1 | |
| Internal memory | 512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | BlackBerry 9720 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 2.8" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 360 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 32.3% | |
| Display area | 24.3 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 4:3 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 214 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | BlackBerry 9720 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | BlackBerry 9720 | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 480p@30fps | |
| Multimedia | BlackBerry 9720 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| Design | BlackBerry 9720 | other phones |
| Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink | |
| Dimensions | 114 x 66 x 12 mm | |
| Weight | 120 g | |
| Battery | BlackBerry 9720 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1450 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 432 h
Talking time- Up to 7 h
Music play - Up to 30 h | |
| Other | BlackBerry 9720 | other phones |
| SAR | SAR EU - 1.10 W/kg (head) | |
| Release date | 2013, August | |
