BlackBerry Curve 8330
#8591
Palm Pixi Plus
#8124Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8330
Palm Pixi Plus
Performance
20.921.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
39.433.2
Battery
11.911.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
7.124.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.716.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8330, released in 2007, features a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Palm Pixi Plus, launched in 2010, has a slightly larger 2.63-inch display with a higher resolution of 320 x 400 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and 32MB of RAM, whereas the Pixi Plus offers a more capable 600 MHz CPU and 8GB of RAM, enhancing its overall responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and lack a front-facing camera, but their battery capacities are identical at 1150 mAh.
- The Curve is heavier at 113g compared to the lighter 92.5g of the Pixi Plus, and while both lack water resistance, the Pixi Plus supports Wi-Fi connectivity, which the Curve does not.
- The BlackBerry OS on the Curve offers a different software experience compared to the Palm webOS on the Pixi Plus, which is known for its multitasking capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8330
Palm Pixi Plus
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
2.63"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 400 pixels (~195 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU
312 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
32MB ROM, 96MB ROM
8GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
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)
111 x 55 x 10.9 mm (4.37 x 2.17 x 0.43 in)
Weight
113 g
92.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Pink, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Palm webOS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity