BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
#7203
Nokia Asha 210
#8407Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
Nokia Asha 210
Performance
61.056.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.852.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 and Nokia Asha 210 both feature a TFT display with similar resolutions, but the Asha has a slightly larger screen at 2.4 inches compared to the Curve's 2.46 inches, resulting in a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve has more RAM at 256MB versus the Asha's 64MB, which may contribute to better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha's video recording is limited to QCIF at 10fps, while the Curve can record video without a specified frame rate.
- The Asha's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1200mAh compared to the Curve's 1150mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, which is known for its email and messaging capabilities, while the Asha's software experience is less defined but focuses on basic functionality.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Asha being lighter and slimmer than the Curve.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
Nokia Asha 210
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
N/A
Aso known as Nokia Asha 210 Dual Sim with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
2.46"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
64MB 32MB 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
QCIF@10fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
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)
111.5 x 60 x 11.8 mm, 76.3 cc (4.39 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)
Weight
104 g
97.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Yellow, Black, White, Cyan, Magenta
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, UMA (carrier dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, EDR
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