BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
#7678
Samsung i310
#8685Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
Samsung i310
Performance
36.313.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.121.2
Battery
11.91.6
Build
15.514.2
Connectivity
27.512.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
17.814.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 features a slightly larger 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung i310's 2.0-inch display at 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry has 256MB of RAM, while the Samsung offers 64MB of RAM but has a more powerful 416 MHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither has a front-facing camera.
- The BlackBerry's battery capacity is 1150 mAh, while the Samsung's battery capacity is unspecified, indicating a potential disadvantage in longevity.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the BlackBerry running BlackBerry OS 5.0 upgradable to 6.0, while the Samsung operates on Windows Mobile 5.0, which may impact user experience and app availability.
- Build quality is comparable, but the BlackBerry is lighter at 104g compared to the Samsung's 120g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
Samsung i310
General
Release Date
2010
2006
Announced
2010
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.46"
2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM
8GB (microdrive), 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable 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)
111.9 x 48.5 x 19.8 mm (4.41 x 1.91 x 0.78 in)
Weight
104 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
0.20 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
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
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; BlackBerry Maps
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry 5.0, upgradable to 6.0
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A