Overall Score
53.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#7468)53.3
Performance(#5011)59.5
Camera(#8610)41.9
Display(#8077)57.0
Battery(#4134)43.5
Build(#2885)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry Curve 8300
Short Review
- The BlackBerry Curve 8300 features a compact design with dimensions of 107 x 60 x 15.5 mm and a weight of 111g, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Its 2.5-inch display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, providing decent clarity for its time.
- Performance is powered by a 32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 CPU running at 312 MHz, complemented by 64MB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The 2 MP rear camera captures images without optical image stabilization and supports video recording, but lacks a front-facing camera.
- The 1100 mAh battery offers limited longevity and does not support fast charging or wireless charging.
- Operating on BlackBerry OS, the device provides a user-friendly interface tailored for messaging and productivity.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 2.0 but lack WiFi and NFC capabilities.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, though it does include a headphone jack for audio output.
- The device is available in a classic black color, maintaining a professional aesthetic.
- Overall, the BlackBerry Curve 8300 is designed primarily for communication rather than multimedia use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2007
Announced2007
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size2.5"
Type65K colors
Resolution320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
PPI320
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPU32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
GPUN/A
Memory64MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera Details2 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1100 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions107 x 60 x 15.5 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.61 in)
Weight111 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBminiUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemBlackBerry OS
OS VersionBlackBerry OS
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes