BlackBerry Curve 8900
#9101
HTC Touch Pro2 CDMA
#7865Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8900
HTC Touch Pro2 CDMA
Performance
35.344.8
Camera
13.839.6
Display
23.011.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
15.715.5
Connectivity
15.826.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.317.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8900 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.5 mm and weighs 110g, while the HTC Touch Pro2 CDMA is larger at 116 x 59 x 17 mm and heavier at 180g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.4-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, compared to the Touch Pro2's 3.6-inch screen with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 512 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, while the Touch Pro2 has a slightly faster 528 MHz CPU and 288MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Touch Pro2 supports video recording.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly less than the Touch Pro2's 1500 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Touch Pro2 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, which can be upgraded to 6.5, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8900
HTC Touch Pro2 CDMA
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
For T-Mobile
Also known as HTC XV6875, HTC Rhodium
Display
Size
2.4"
3.6"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7200A
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
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
116 x 59 x 17 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.67 in)
Weight
110 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
1.41 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps, 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
2.1, 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
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer