BlackBerry Curve 8300
#8143
Samsung C6625
#8504Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Samsung C6625
Performance
25.327.9
Camera
39.612.4
Display
39.438.1
Battery
11.613.1
Build
14.616.7
Connectivity
7.218.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.214.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8300 features a slightly smaller 2.5-inch display with 65K colors and a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung C6625 has a 2.6-inch TFT display with 256K colors, also at the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and has 64MB of RAM, whereas the C6625 has a more powerful 393 MHz CPU and 100MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the C6625 can record video at 480p@25fps, while the Curve does not specify video capabilities.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1100 mAh, compared to the C6625's 1300 mAh, offering slightly better longevity.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, providing a distinct software experience, while the C6625 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard.
- In terms of build quality, the Curve is heavier at 111g and thicker at 15.5mm, while the C6625 is lighter at 109g and slimmer at 11.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Samsung C6625
General
Release Date
2007
2009
Announced
2007
2008
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung C6625 Valencia
Samsung C6625v for Vodafone
Display
Size
2.5"
2.6"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
393 MHz STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8810
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
100MB
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
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@25fps
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
Removable Li-Ion 1300 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)
113.3 x 63 x 11.9 mm (4.46 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
Weight
111 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Wine red, Apple green, Navy blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A