BlackBerry Curve 8310
#9667
ZTE V821
#9034Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8310
ZTE V821
Performance
25.334.6
Camera
0.039.6
Display
39.410.3
Battery
11.61.6
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
9.619.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.713.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8310 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 60 x 15.5 mm and weighs 111g, while the ZTE V821 is slightly larger at 116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm and weighs 120g.
- Both devices have a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, but the ZTE V821 utilizes a TFT resistive touchscreen.
- In terms of performance, the Curve 8310 is powered by a 312 MHz Intel XScale CPU and has 64MB of RAM, whereas the V821 has a more powerful 416 MHz Mediatek CPU with 256MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the ZTE V821 supports video recording, unlike the Curve 8310.
- The Curve 8310 has a 1100 mAh battery, while the ZTE V821's battery capacity is unspecified.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the V821 operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8310
ZTE V821
General
Release Date
2007
2011
Announced
2007
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
N/A
Type
65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB ROM
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
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 Li-Ion 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)
116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.22 x 0.46 in)
Weight
111 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black
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
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A