BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
#7651
BlackBerry Curve 9220
#7545Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Performance
38.338.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.122.1
Battery
11.914.5
Build
15.614.7
Connectivity
25.112.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.918.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 and Curve 9220 exhibit similar build quality with compact dimensions and lightweight designs, though the 9330 is slightly thicker at 13.9 mm compared to the 9220's 12.7 mm.
- Both feature a 2.46-inch and 2.44-inch TFT display with the same resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, providing comparable visual experiences.
- Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with 512MB RAM and ROM, ensuring similar functionality.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 2 MP rear camera and no front camera.
- The Curve 9220 has a larger battery capacity of 1450 mAh compared to the 9330's 1150 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software, the 9330 runs BlackBerry OS 5.0 while the 9220 is equipped with the more advanced BlackBerry OS 7.1, which may enhance the overall user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
BlackBerry Curve 9220
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.46"
2.44"
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 (~164 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
512MB RAM, 512MB ROM
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1450 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (J-S1)
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)
109 x 60 x 12.7 mm
Weight
104 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Pink
Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.28 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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 OS 5.0, upgradable
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass