BlackBerry Curve 9220
#7545
BLU Deco
#7829Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9220
BLU Deco
Performance
38.336.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
14.56.5
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
12.68.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.417.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9220 features a slightly larger 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and supports 65K colors, while the BLU Deco has a smaller 2.31-inch TFT display with 256K colors but the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Curve 9220 has 512MB of RAM compared to the Deco's 64MB, which may lead to better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Curve 9220 benefits from a more robust software experience with BlackBerry OS 7.1.
- The Curve 9220's battery capacity is 1450 mAh, significantly larger than the Deco's 800 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- The Curve is also heavier at 102g compared to the Deco's 73g, indicating a more solid build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9220
BLU Deco
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Q250 - Single SIMQ260 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
2.44"
2.31"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~164 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~173 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
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
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
256MB ROM, 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
1450 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (J-S1)
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 12.7 mm
103 x 57.6 x 12.5 mm (4.06 x 2.27 x 0.49 in)
Weight
102 g
73 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
Black, White, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A