BlackBerry Curve 8300
#8143
Maxwest Astro 3.5
#6851Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Performance
25.361.0
Camera
39.614.1
Display
39.433.2
Battery
11.614.0
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
7.230.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.221.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8300 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 60 x 15.5 mm and weighs 111g, while the Maxwest Astro 3.5 is slightly larger at 118.6 x 62 x 11 mm and weighs 125g.
- The Curve has a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, whereas the Astro 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 Intel XScale CPU and has 64MB of RAM, while the Astro utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor with 512MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Astro supports 720p video recording, which the Curve does not.
- The Astro's battery capacity is 1400mAh compared to the Curve's 1100mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Finally, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Astro operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Maxwest Astro 3.5
General
Release Date
2007
2015
Announced
2007
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
3.5"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
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
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
64MB
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
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)
118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)
Weight
111 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity