BlackBerry Curve 9220
#7545
Samsung S7550 Blue Earth
#9556Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Samsung S7550 Blue Earth
Performance
38.334.7
Camera
39.610.0
Display
22.115.2
Battery
14.511.4
Build
14.716.5
Connectivity
12.620.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.412.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9220 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung S7550 Blue Earth has a larger 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve 9220 has 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM, whereas the Blue Earth offers 130MB storage with significantly more RAM at 130MB.
- The camera on the Blue Earth is superior with 3.15 MP compared to the Curve's 2 MP, although neither device excels in video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Blue Earth at 1080 mAh compared to the Curve's 1450 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, providing a distinct software experience, whereas the Blue Earth does not specify its operating system and lacks a headphone jack.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being slightly lighter and more compact than the Blue Earth.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Samsung S7550 Blue Earth
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.44"
3"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~164 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 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
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
130MB
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
Yes
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
1080 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (J-S1)
Removable Li-Ion 1080 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 12.7 mm
108 x 53.6 x 14.2 mm (4.25 x 2.11 x 0.56 in)
Weight
102 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
0.27 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body)
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
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, 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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer