BlackBerry Curve 9220
#7545
O2 XDA Atom
#8747Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9220
O2 XDA Atom
Performance
38.325.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.110.8
Battery
14.515.9
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
12.66.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
18.414.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9220 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 12.7 mm and weighs 102g, offering a lightweight feel, while the O2 XDA Atom is bulkier at 102 x 58 x 18.5 mm and 140g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the Atom's 2.7-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Curve.
- In terms of performance, the Curve has 512MB of RAM, while the Atom has 64MB, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Curve's 1450mAh battery is slightly smaller than the Atom's 1530mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- The software experience differs, with the Curve running BlackBerry OS 7.1 and the Atom using Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, which may influence user interface and app availability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9220
O2 XDA Atom
General
Release Date
2012
2005
Announced
2012
2005
Description
N/A
Produced by Quanta Computer. Functionally identical toHP iPAQ rw6815
Display
Size
2.44"
2.7"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~164 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
Intel PXA272 416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
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
1450 mAh
1530 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (J-S1)
Removable Li-Po 1530 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 12.7 mm
102 x 58 x 18.5 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 0.73 in)
Weight
102 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
Silver
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
Wi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A