Acer DX900
#5127
BlackBerry Curve 8900
#4899Category Breakdown
Acer DX900
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Performance
61.864.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.556.1
Summary
- The Acer DX900 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 286 ppi, while the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels and a pixel density of around 250 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the DX900 is powered by a 533 MHz CPU and has 128MB RAM, whereas the Curve 8900 has a 512 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the DX900 supports video recording, while the Curve 8900's video capabilities are limited.
- The DX900 has a 1530 mAh battery compared to the Curve 8900's 1400 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The Acer runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, while the BlackBerry operates on BlackBerry OS, which may appeal to different user preferences in software experience.
- The DX900 is heavier at 147g, compared to the lighter 110g of the Curve 8900, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer DX900
BlackBerry Curve 8900
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
Also known as Acer Tempo DX900, Acer Tempo X960
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
533 MHz Samsung S3C 6410
512 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
SCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
106 x 60.5 x 17 mm (4.17 x 2.38 x 0.67 in)
109 x 60 x 13.5 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.53 in)
Weight
147 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
BlackBerry OS
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
BlackBerry OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes