BlackBerry Curve 8300
#8143
Celkon A9+
#7355Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Celkon A9+
Performance
25.352.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
39.416.0
Battery
11.613.6
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
7.219.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.219.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8300, released in 2007, features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 60 x 15.5 mm and weighs 111g, while the Celkon A9+, launched in 2013, has a slightly larger profile at 119.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm and an unspecified weight.
- The Curve has a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, whereas the A9+ offers a 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and has 64MB of RAM, while the A9+ features a 1.0 GHz CPU with 512MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS and no front camera, but the A9+ has a larger battery capacity of 1350mAh compared to the Curve's 1100mAh.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the A9+ operates on Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Celkon A9+
General
Release Date
2007
2013
Announced
2007
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
3.5"
Type
65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC6820
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
1100 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 60 x 15.5 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.61 in)
119.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.70 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
111 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer