BlackBerry Curve 8330
#8591
BLU Dash JR
#7616Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8330
BLU Dash JR
Performance
20.952.9
Camera
39.612.7
Display
39.433.2
Battery
11.910.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
7.118.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.718.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8330, released in 2007, features a compact build with dimensions of 106.6 x 61 x 15 mm and weighs 113g, while the BLU Dash JR, launched in 2013, is slightly larger at 116.5 x 62 x 12 mm and lighter at 105g.
- The Curve has a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the Dash JR's 3.5-inch screen with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and 32MB RAM, whereas the Dash JR has a more capable 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 processor and 256MB RAM, enhancing its overall responsiveness.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Dash JR can record video at 480p@30fps, while the Curve's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1150 mAh, slightly larger than the Dash JR's 1000 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Finally, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Dash JR operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8330
BLU Dash JR
General
Release Date
2007
2013
Announced
2007
2013
Description
N/A
D140 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
2.5"
3.5"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
312 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
32MB ROM, 96MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106.6 x 61 x 15 mm (4.20 x 2.40 x 0.59 in)
116.5 x 62 x 12 mm (4.59 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
Weight
113 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Pink, Black
Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer