BlackBerry Curve 8900
#9101
Dell XCD35
#7551Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Dell XCD35
Performance
35.335.8
Camera
13.839.6
Display
23.034.1
Battery
14.012.8
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
15.824.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.318.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8900 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.5 mm and a weight of 110g, while the Dell XCD35 is slightly larger at 114 x 56 x 12.2 mm and weighs 120g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, whereas the XCD35 offers a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 512 MHz CPU, while the XCD35 has a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, providing a slight edge in processing speed.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the XCD35 supports video recording, unlike the Curve.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, compared to the XCD35's 1250 mAh, giving the Curve a longer potential usage time.
- Finally, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the XCD35 operates on Android 2.1 (Eclair), offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Dell XCD35
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
For T-Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
512 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB ROM
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
SCIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1250 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.5 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.53 in)
114 x 56 x 12.2 mm (4.49 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Weight
110 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass