BlackBerry Curve 8980
#8099
Sharp 904
#8107Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8980
Sharp 904
Performance
36.120.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
1.61.6
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
17.014.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
16.316.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8980 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.6 mm and weighs 117g, while the Sharp 904 is slightly smaller at 104 x 50 x 28 mm but heavier at 151g.
- Both devices have a 2.4-inch TFT display, but the Sharp 904 offers a higher resolution of 480 x 640 pixels compared to the Curve's 480 x 360 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Performance-wise, the Curve has 256MB of RAM, significantly more than the 20MB in the Sharp 904, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP with autofocus, but the Sharp 904 includes 2x optical zoom, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- Battery specifications are not provided for either device, but both lack wireless charging.
- The BlackBerry OS 5.0 on the Curve may offer a different software experience compared to the unspecified OS on the Sharp 904, which also features stereo speakers, while the Curve has a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8980
Sharp 904
General
Release Date
2012
2006
Announced
2012
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~333 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB
20MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.6 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
104 x 50 x 28 mm (4.09 x 1.97 x 1.10 in)
Weight
117 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Violet, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A