BlackBerry Curve 8310
#7469
Samsung i225 Exec
#7498Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8310
Samsung i225 Exec
Performance
59.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.353.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8310 features a slightly larger 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung i225 Exec has a 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of RAM, whereas the Exec offers a more robust 667 MHz CPU and 123MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Exec supports video recording, which the Curve does not.
- The battery capacity of the Exec is higher at 1500 mAh compared to the Curve's 1100 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Exec operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard, which may offer a different user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being slightly heavier and thicker than the lighter and slimmer Exec.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8310
Samsung i225 Exec
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
For U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
2.5"
2.4"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
667 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB ROM
123MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
107 x 60 x 15.5 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.61 in)
117 x 60 x 11 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)
Weight
111 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard
OS Version
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No