BlackBerry Curve 8310
#9667
Samsung i640
#8740Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8310
Samsung i640
Performance
25.325.9
Camera
0.039.6
Display
39.422.1
Battery
11.610.3
Build
15.014.4
Connectivity
9.610.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.714.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8310 features a slightly larger 2.5-inch display compared to the 2.4-inch screen of the Samsung i640, both offering a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz CPU, while the i640 has a faster 416 MHz processor.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the i640 supports video recording, whereas the Curve does not.
- The Curve has a battery capacity of 1100 mAh, slightly outperforming the i640's 1000 mAh.
- Build quality shows the Curve is lighter at 111 g compared to the i640's 148 g, but the i640 is thicker.
- The software experience differs, with the Curve running on BlackBerry OS and the i640 on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard, impacting user interface and functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8310
Samsung i640
General
Release Date
2007
2008
Announced
2007
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB ROM
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
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
94.4 x 61 x 16.9 mm (3.72 x 2.40 x 0.67 in)
Weight
111 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A