BlackBerry Curve 8320
#9505
O2 XDA Zinc
#9753Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8320
O2 XDA Zinc
Performance
25.326.2
Camera
2.439.6
Display
39.49.5
Battery
11.613.1
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
11.118.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.111.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8320 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 60 x 15.5 mm and weighs 111g, offering a solid feel, while the O2 XDA Zinc is bulkier at 109 x 58 x 22.6 mm and 175g.
- The Curve has a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, providing a sharper pixel density of 160 ppi compared to the Zinc's 2.8-inch display at 240 x 320 pixels and 143 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve's 312 MHz CPU is less powerful than the Zinc's 520 MHz processor, though both have 64MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Zinc supports video recording while the Curve does not.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1100mAh, slightly lower than the Zinc's 1300mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, focusing on messaging and productivity, while the Zinc operates on Windows Mobile 5.0, providing a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8320
O2 XDA Zinc
General
Release Date
2007
2006
Announced
2007
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
2.8"
Type
65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
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
Intel XScale PXA 270 520 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB ROM
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
240x180@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 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)
109 x 58 x 22.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.89 in)
Weight
111 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Pale Gold
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A