BlackBerry Curve 8900
#9101
Micromax A56
#8911Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Micromax A56
Performance
35.350.5
Camera
13.80.0
Display
23.016.3
Battery
14.014.0
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
15.828.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.313.8
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 of approximately 250 ppi, compared to the Micromax A56's larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels and a lower density of around 171 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve 8900 is powered by a 512 MHz CPU, while the A56 has a more capable 800 MHz Cortex-A9 processor.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A56 lacks video recording capabilities, unlike the Curve 8900, which can capture SCIF video.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1400 mAh for both phones, with no fast charging or wireless charging features.
- The BlackBerry OS on the Curve 8900 offers a different software experience compared to the Android 2.3.5 on the Micromax A56, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being slightly thicker at 13.5 mm versus the A56's 11.5 mm, while both weigh the same at 110 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Micromax A56
General
Release Date
2008
2012
Announced
2008
2012
Description
For T-Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~171 ppi density)
PPI
480
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
CPU
512 MHz
800 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
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
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
SCIF
No
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
Removable Li-Ion 1400 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 62 x 11.5 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight
110 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual 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
3.0, A2DP
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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A