BlackBerry Curve 8300
#8143
Maxwest Orbit 330G
#6858Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Maxwest Orbit 330G
Performance
25.361.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
39.416.0
Battery
11.613.1
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
7.229.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.221.7
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 Orbit 330G is slightly larger at 119 x 62.8 x 11.4 mm and weighs 116g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the Orbit's 3.5-inch display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of RAM, while the Orbit has a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 512MB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Orbit runs on Android 4.2.2, providing a more versatile software experience compared to the BlackBerry OS of the Curve.
- The Orbit also has a larger 1300 mAh battery capacity compared to the Curve's 1100 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Connectivity options are more advanced on the Orbit with Wi-Fi support and Bluetooth 4.0, while the Curve is limited to Bluetooth 2.0 and lacks Wi-Fi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Maxwest Orbit 330G
General
Release Date
2007
2014
Announced
2007
2014
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
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 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
1100 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 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)
119 x 62.8 x 11.4 mm (4.69 x 2.47 x 0.45 in)
Weight
111 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer