BlackBerry 8830 World Edition
#10445
O2 XDA II
#11160Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 8830 World Edition
O2 XDA II
Performance
37.430.7
Camera
2.50.0
Display
22.19.5
Battery
14.012.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
5.38.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.26.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition features a compact build with dimensions of 114 x 66 x 14 mm and weighs 132g, while the O2 XDA II is larger at 130 x 70 x 19 mm and heavier at 190g.
- The 8830 has a 2.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of 160 ppi compared to the XDA II's 3.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 240 x 320 pixels and 114 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry is equipped with 64MB RAM, while the O2 XDA II boasts 128MB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a rear camera of 0 MP, but the XDA II includes a VGA camera.
- The BlackBerry's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly higher than the XDA II's 1200 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the BlackBerry running BlackBerry OS and the O2 utilizing Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003, catering to different user preferences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 8830 World Edition
O2 XDA II
General
Release Date
2007
2003
Announced
2007
2003
Description
N/A
Produced by HTC. Functionally identical toQtek 2020,i-mate Pocket PC, T-Mobile MDA II and Orange SPV M1000.
Display
Size
2.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~114 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM6550
N/A
CPU
N/A
Intel Strong PXA263 400 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB 16MB RAM
128MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
MMC/SD
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 66 x 14 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 in)
130 x 70 x 19 mm (5.12 x 2.76 x 0.75 in)
Weight
132 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 for PocketPC Phone Edition
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A