BlackBerry Curve 9220
#7545
Samsung I5801 Galaxy Apollo
#8722Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Samsung I5801 Galaxy Apollo
Performance
38.351.9
Camera
39.610.0
Display
22.115.2
Battery
14.515.2
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
12.625.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.414.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9220 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung I5801 Galaxy Apollo has a larger 3.2-inch TFT display at 240 x 400 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 512MB of RAM, but the Galaxy Apollo is powered by a 667 MHz CPU, which may provide a marginally better experience.
- The camera on the Galaxy Apollo is superior with a 3.15 MP rear camera compared to the 2 MP on the Curve 9220.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher on the Galaxy Apollo at 1500 mAh versus 1450 mAh for the Curve 9220.
- The Curve 9220 runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, while the Galaxy Apollo operates on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, which may offer a more versatile software experience.
- Overall, the Galaxy Apollo presents a better display, camera, and software flexibility, while the Curve 9220 offers a compact build and a dedicated BlackBerry experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Samsung I5801 Galaxy Apollo
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
N/A
For OrangeAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Naos, Samsung Galaxy Leo
Display
Size
2.44"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~164 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 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
Samsung S5P6422 667 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (J-S1)
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 12.7 mm
113.5 x 55 x 12.6 mm (4.47 x 2.17 x 0.50 in)
Weight
102 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
Black, White
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 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
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 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass