BlackBerry Curve 8900
#9101
Samsung R730 Transfix
#6924Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Samsung R730 Transfix
Performance
35.343.4
Camera
13.839.6
Display
23.033.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
15.715.5
Connectivity
15.825.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.321.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8900 features a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of approximately 250 ppi compared to the Samsung R730 Transfix's 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and 180 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve 8900 is equipped with a 512 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, while the Transfix has an 800 MHz CPU and 125MB RAM, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Transfix supports video recording, which the Curve does not.
- The Transfix also has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Curve's 1400 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS, focusing on productivity, while the Transfix operates on Android 2.3, providing a more versatile app ecosystem.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being lighter and more compact than the slightly bulkier Transfix.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Samsung R730 Transfix
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
For T-Mobile
For Cricket
Display
Size
2.4"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
512 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB ROM
125MB
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
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)
114 x 57 x 15 mm (4.49 x 2.24 x 0.59 in)
Weight
110 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
0.64 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
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/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, 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 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass