BlackBerry Curve 8310
#9667
NIU Niutek 3.5D
#6974Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8310
NIU Niutek 3.5D
Performance
25.361.1
Camera
0.012.7
Display
39.433.2
Battery
11.614.0
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
9.631.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.721.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8310 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 60 x 15.5 mm and weighs 111g, while the NIU Niutek 3.5D is slightly larger at 118 x 62.5 x 13.5 mm and lighter at 108g.
- The Curve has a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, whereas the Niutek offers a larger 3.5-inch screen with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz processor and has 64MB of RAM, while the Niutek features a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU with 512MB of RAM, providing a more capable performance.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Niutek supports video recording at 480p.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1100mAh, compared to the Niutek's 1400mAh, which may offer longer usage.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the Curve running BlackBerry OS and the Niutek operating on Android 4.2, providing a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8310
NIU Niutek 3.5D
General
Release Date
2007
2014
Announced
2007
2013
Description
N/A
Single SIM: NiuTek 3.5DCDual SIM: NiuTek 3.5D
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 MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
64MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
480p@30fps
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 x 62.5 x 13.5 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.53 in)
Weight
111 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity