BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
#7651
Emporia Connect
#10528Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Emporia Connect
Performance
38.330.1
Camera
39.62.5
Display
22.115.2
Battery
11.911.9
Build
15.60.2
Connectivity
25.115.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.910.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 features a compact design with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and weighs 104g, while the Emporia Connect is slightly bulkier at 108 x 53 x 20 mm and 110g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.46-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the Connect's larger 2.8-inch screen at 240 x 400 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2 MP rear camera, but the Curve supports video recording while the Connect does not specify this feature.
- They share a battery capacity of 1150mAh, although neither supports fast or wireless charging.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, providing a distinct software experience, while the Emporia's OS details are unspecified, limiting its software capabilities.
- Overall, the Curve offers a more refined performance with better display resolution and software support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Emporia Connect
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Emporia emporiaCONNECT
Display
Size
2.46"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm QSC6270
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB RAM, 512MB ROM
20MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (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
N/A
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
Li-Ion 1150 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)
108 x 53 x 20 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.79 in)
Weight
104 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.28 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; BlackBerry Maps
A-GPS only
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