BlackBerry Curve 8330
#8591
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
#9205Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8330
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
Performance
20.934.0
Camera
39.612.5
Display
39.416.0
Battery
11.913.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
7.118.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.713.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8330 features a compact build with a 2.5-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Curve operates on a 312 MHz CPU, significantly slower than the Galaxy Star 2's 1.0 GHz processor, which allows for better multitasking and app performance.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Star 2 can record video at 480p, whereas the Curve lacks video capabilities.
- The Star 2's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1300 mAh compared to the Curve's 1150 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Star 2 uses Android 4.4.2, providing a more versatile software experience with access to a wider range of applications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8330
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
General
Release Date
2007
2014
Announced
2007
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
3.5"
Type
65K colors
TFT
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
SC6815A
CPU
312 MHz
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB ROM, 96MB ROM
4GB 512MB 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@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 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)
109.8 x 59.9 x 11.8 mm (4.32 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)
Weight
113 g
107.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Pink, Black
Iris Charcoal, White
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer