BlackBerry Curve 8300
#8143
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
#7574Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
25.351.5
Camera
39.610.6
Display
39.433.2
Battery
11.615.2
Build
14.616.5
Connectivity
7.216.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.218.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8300, released in 2007, features a smaller 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Prevail, launched in 2011, has a larger 3.2-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 64MB of RAM, whereas the Prevail offers a more capable 800 MHz CPU and 117MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prevail supports video recording at 320p, while the Curve does not specify video capabilities.
- The Prevail also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Curve's 1100 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Prevail operates on Android 2.2, providing a different user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being slightly heavier at 111g and thicker at 15.5mm, compared to the Prevail's 108g and 12mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
General
Release Date
2007
2011
Announced
2007
2011
Description
N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
Display
Size
2.5"
3.2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 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
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
117MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
Weight
111 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass