BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
#7651
Icemobile Shine
#8211Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Icemobile Shine
Performance
38.338.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.120.6
Battery
11.91.6
Build
15.60.2
Connectivity
25.123.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.915.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and weighs 104g, while the Icemobile Shine is slightly larger at 112 x 58 x 13.5 mm and heavier at 126g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the Shine's larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- Both devices have similar performance specifications with 512MB RAM, but the software experience differs, as the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0 while the Shine operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo).
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities but lack a front-facing camera.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1150mAh, while the Shine's battery capacity is unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Icemobile Shine
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.46"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 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 256MB 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
Yes
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 Li-Ion 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)
112 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.41 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Weight
104 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Pink
White, Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.28 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
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
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0, upgradable
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, compass