BlackBerry Curve 8330
#8244
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
#7503Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8330
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
57.359.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.653.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8330 features a smaller 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Prevail has a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is equipped with a 312 MHz CPU and 32MB of RAM, whereas the Prevail has a more powerful 800 MHz CPU and 117MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prevail can only record video at 320p, while the Curve supports video recording without specific resolution details.
- The Galaxy Prevail has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Curve's 1150 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The BlackBerry OS on the Curve provides a different software experience compared to the Android 2.2 on the Prevail, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- Build-wise, the Curve is slightly heavier and thicker than the Prevail, which is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8330
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
General
Release Date
2007
2011
Announced
2007
2011
Description
N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
Display
Size
2.5"
3.2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
CPU
312 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB ROM, 96MB ROM
117MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
106.6 x 61 x 15 mm (4.20 x 2.40 x 0.59 in)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
Weight
113 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Pink, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes