BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
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ZTE Memo
#10484Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
ZTE Memo
Performance
36.35.3
Camera
39.610.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
11.911.9
Build
15.50.2
Connectivity
27.517.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.810.1
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 ZTE Memo has a 2.4-inch display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors.
- Both devices have similar performance limitations, with the Curve having 256MB of RAM compared to the ZTE's lack of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical, offering a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the ZTE Memo records video at a lower resolution of 320p.
- Battery capacity is the same at 1150 mAh for both, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The BlackBerry runs on OS 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, providing a more established software experience than the unspecified OS on the ZTE Memo.
- In terms of build quality, the Curve is slightly heavier at 104g and has a more compact design compared to the ZTE Memo, which weighs 111g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
ZTE Memo
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
For Cricket
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
N/A
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
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 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)
114 x 61 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
Weight
104 g
111 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
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
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; BlackBerry Maps
GPS
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