BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
#7678
Samsung Comment 2 R390C
#8715Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
Samsung Comment 2 R390C
Performance
36.336.1
Camera
39.62.5
Display
22.133.2
Battery
11.910.3
Build
15.515.9
Connectivity
27.58.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.814.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 features a slightly larger display at 2.46 inches with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and supports 65K colors, while the Samsung Comment 2 R390C has a 2.4-inch display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors, resulting in more vibrant visuals.
- Both devices have similar performance specifications with 256MB RAM and storage, but the BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, offering a distinct software experience compared to the unspecified OS of the Samsung.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Samsung's video recording is limited to a lower resolution of 176x144.
- The BlackBerry has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1150 mAh compared to the Samsung's 1000 mAh, which may provide marginally better battery life.
- Build quality is comparable, with the BlackBerry being slightly heavier and thicker than the Samsung, which is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
Samsung Comment 2 R390C
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
For CricketAlso known as Samsung Freeform 4 for U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
2.46"
2.4"
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 (~167 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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
176x144
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1000 mAh, removable
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)
110 x 61 x 10.9 mm (4.33 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
Weight
104 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
0.97 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA
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 2.0
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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A