BlackBerry Curve 8900
#9101
HTC Touch Pro CDMA
#8379Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8900
HTC Touch Pro CDMA
Performance
35.346.9
Camera
13.839.6
Display
23.011.2
Battery
14.013.5
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
15.820.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.315.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8900 features a compact design with a 2.4-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the HTC Touch Pro CDMA offers a larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Curve has a 512 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, slightly lower than the Touch Pro's 528 MHz CPU and 288MB RAM, which may provide a marginally better multitasking experience.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Touch Pro supports video recording, while the Curve does not.
- The battery capacity of the Curve is 1400 mAh, slightly higher than the Touch Pro's 1340 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, offering a different software experience compared to the HTC's Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, which may appeal to users with specific preferences for productivity or customization.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8900
HTC Touch Pro CDMA
General
Release Date
2008
2008
Announced
2008
2008
Description
For T-Mobile
Also known as HTC Herman
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7501A
CPU
512 MHz
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 130
Memory
256MB ROM
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
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
1340 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1340 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)
106 x 52 x 18 mm (4.17 x 2.05 x 0.71 in)
Weight
110 g
150 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
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer