BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
#7651
BLU Deco
#7829Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
BLU Deco
Performance
38.336.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
11.96.5
Build
15.60.2
Connectivity
25.18.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.917.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 features a slightly larger 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 163 ppi, while the BLU Deco has a smaller 2.31-inch TFT display with a similar resolution but a higher pixel density of around 173 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve 3G has 512MB of RAM compared to the Deco's 256MB, which may result in better multitasking capabilities for the BlackBerry.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Curve 3G is equipped with a 1150 mAh battery, outperforming the Deco's 800 mAh capacity.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, while the BLU Deco's software details are unspecified, potentially impacting the overall user experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Curve is slightly heavier at 104g versus the Deco's 73g, with both having compact dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
BLU Deco
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
Q250 - Single SIMQ260 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
2.46"
2.31"
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 (~173 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
256MB ROM, 64MB 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
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 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)
103 x 57.6 x 12.5 mm (4.06 x 2.27 x 0.49 in)
Weight
104 g
73 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Pink
Black, White, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.28 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A