Asus P565
#9437
BlackBerry Curve 8980
#8099Category Breakdown
Asus P565
BlackBerry Curve 8980
Performance
46.536.1
Camera
11.639.6
Display
11.216.9
Battery
13.11.6
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
20.117.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.316.3
Summary
- The Asus P565 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, providing a sharper display compared to the BlackBerry Curve 8980's 2.4-inch TFT screen at 480 x 360 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the P565 has 128MB RAM and an 800 MHz CPU, while the Curve 8980 offers 256MB RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Curve 8980 supports video recording, unlike the P565.
- The P565 is equipped with a 1300 mAh battery, while the Curve 8980's battery specifications are not provided.
- Build quality is comparable, with the P565 being slightly thicker and heavier at 120g, while the Curve 8980 is lighter at 117g and thinner.
- The software experience differs, with the P565 running on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 and the Curve 8980 utilizing BlackBerry OS 5.0, which may appeal to different user preferences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus P565
BlackBerry Curve 8980
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2008
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Marvell TavorP
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@24fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 60.5 x 16 mm (4.02 x 2.38 x 0.63 in)
109 x 60 x 13.6 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
Weight
120 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A