BlackBerry Curve 8310
#9667
Samsung i400
#7609Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8310
Samsung i400
Performance
25.322.3
Camera
0.039.6
Display
39.433.2
Battery
11.61.6
Build
15.016.4
Connectivity
9.67.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
11.718.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8310 features a slightly larger 2.5-inch display with 65K colors, while the Samsung i400 has a 2.3-inch TFT display with 256K colors, offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz Intel CPU and has 64MB of RAM, compared to the i400's 330 MHz ARM CPU and 40MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the i400 supports video recording, which the Curve does not.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1100 mAh, while the i400's battery specifications are unspecified.
- The BlackBerry OS on the Curve offers a different software experience compared to the Symbian OS on the i400, which also includes stereo speakers, unlike the Curve.
- Build-wise, the Curve is heavier at 111g and slightly bulkier than the i400, which weighs 92g and has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8310
Samsung i400
General
Release Date
2007
2008
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
2.3"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2430
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
330 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
64MB ROM
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (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
No
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable 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)
101 x 50 x 15.8 mm (3.98 x 1.97 x 0.62 in)
Weight
111 g
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
0.21 W/kg (head) 0.26 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
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
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A