BlackBerry Curve 9220
#7545
Huawei U8650 Sonic
#8142Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Huawei U8650 Sonic
Performance
38.338.2
Camera
39.611.9
Display
22.133.2
Battery
14.514.0
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
12.632.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.416.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9220 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Huawei U8650 Sonic has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 512MB of RAM, but the Huawei has 256MB of internal storage compared to the BlackBerry's 512MB.
- The camera on the Huawei is superior with 3.15 MP compared to the BlackBerry's 2 MP, providing better photo quality.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Curve at 1450 mAh and the Sonic at 1400 mAh, both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, while the Huawei operates on Android 2.3.3, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the BlackBerry being slightly lighter and thicker than the Huawei.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Huawei U8650 Sonic
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei U8650-1
Display
Size
2.44"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~164 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 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
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (J-S1)
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 12.7 mm
116.3 x 60.5 x 11.9 mm (4.58 x 2.38 x 0.47 in)
Weight
102 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass