| General | |
| Device Name | 8700v |
| Code Name | Electron |
| Released OS | BlackBerry Device Software 4.1 |
| Current OS | BlackBerry Device Software 4.1 |
| Announced Date | March 1st, 2006 |
| Released Date | March 1st, 2006 |
| Colors | Grey |
| Size & Weight | |
| Height | 100 mm |
| Width | 69.5 mm |
| Depth | 19.5 mm |
| Weight | 134 grams |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | 66 |
| Screen Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| Screen | Transmissive TFT |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 1100 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Model | C-S2 |
| Removable | Yes |
| Rear Facing Camera | |
| Rear Facing Camera | No Rear Facing Camera |
| Front Facing Camera | |
| Front Facing Camera | No Front Facing Camera |
| Hardware | |
| Keyboard Type | QWERTY |
| Processor | Intel XScale PXA272 32 bit Architect |
| Processor Speed | 312 MHz |
| System Memory/RAM | 16 MB |
| Built-in Storage | 64 MB |
| Wireless Connectivity | |
| Network Bands | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Data Netowrks: CSD/GPRS/EDGE |
| Bluetooth Version | 2.0 |
| External Features | |
| Data Port | USB 1.1 Mini USB |
| Audio Port | 2.5 mm |
| Play/Pause Button | Yes |
| Navigation Device | Jog Wheel |
| Call/Answer Button | Yes |
| Hangup Button | Yes |
| Memory Card Slot | No |