BlackBerry Curve 8300
#8143
Samsung i620
#8704Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Samsung i620
Performance
25.326.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
39.422.1
Battery
11.612.3
Build
14.616.8
Connectivity
7.211.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.214.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8300 features a slightly larger 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung i620 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~182 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz Intel XScale CPU, compared to the i620's 220 MHz ARM926EJ-S, although the i620 has more RAM at 80MB versus the Curve's 64MB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The i620 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1200 mAh compared to the Curve's 1100 mAh.
- For software experience, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the i620 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition, which may offer different user experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being slightly heavier and thicker than the i620.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8300
Samsung i620
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
2.2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 1710
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
220 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
80MB 64MB RAM 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
94.9 x 59.3 x 16.3 mm (3.74 x 2.33 x 0.64 in)
Weight
111 g
126.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.33 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A