BlackBerry Curve 8900
#9101
Huawei Summit
#7639Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Huawei Summit
Performance
35.345.3
Camera
13.839.6
Display
23.016.0
Battery
14.014.0
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
15.823.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.318.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8900 features a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the Huawei Summit's 3.5-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Curve 8900 is equipped with a 512 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, while the Summit has a slightly faster 600 MHz CPU and 512MB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Summit supports video recording.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1400 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities on either device.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, providing a unique software experience, while the Summit operates on Android 2.3.6, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being slightly lighter and thicker than the Summit.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Huawei Summit
General
Release Date
2008
2012
Announced
2008
2012
Description
For T-Mobile
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
2.4"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
512 MHz
600 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB ROM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
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
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
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)
115.8 x 59.9 x 12.2 mm (4.56 x 2.36 x 0.48 in)
Weight
110 g
125 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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity