BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
#7678
Karbonn A4
#7169Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
Karbonn A4
Performance
36.336.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
11.914.0
Build
15.50.2
Connectivity
27.527.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.820.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 features a smaller 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Karbonn A4 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering better visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 256MB of RAM, but the A4 has 512MB of internal storage compared to the Curve’s 256MB.
- The camera on the A4 is superior with 3.15 MP compared to the Curve's 2 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The A4 also boasts a larger 1400 mAh battery compared to the Curve's 1150 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, while the A4 operates on Android 2.3.6, providing a different software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Curve is heavier at 104g and thicker at 13.9mm, while the A4 is lighter at 75g and slimmer at 9.5mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
Karbonn A4
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.46"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
124.8 x 66 x 9.5 mm (4.91 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
Weight
104 g
75 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, UMA (carrier dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; BlackBerry Maps
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer