BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
#7203
BLU Deco
#7234Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
BLU Deco
Performance
61.061.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 features a slightly larger 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and supports 65K colors, while the BLU Deco has a 2.31-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors, resulting in a marginally better color depth.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 256MB of RAM, but the Curve 3G has a more robust software experience with BlackBerry OS 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, compared to the unspecified OS on the BLU Deco.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but the Curve 3G has a larger battery capacity of 1150 mAh compared to the 800 mAh in the BLU Deco, likely providing longer usage time.
- The Curve 3G is heavier at 104g and slightly bulkier, while the BLU Deco is lighter at 73g and slimmer at 12.5mm.
- Connectivity options differ, as the Curve supports Wi-Fi, whereas the BLU Deco does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
BLU Deco
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
Q250 - Single SIMQ260 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
2.46"
2.31"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~173 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB ROM, 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
103 x 57.6 x 12.5 mm (4.06 x 2.27 x 0.49 in)
Weight
104 g
73 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black, White, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, UMA (carrier dependent)
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; BlackBerry Maps
No
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0
N/A
OS Version
BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes