BlackBerry Curve 9320
#7383
LG GW550
#7853Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9320
LG GW550
Performance
38.336.1
Camera
39.610.0
Display
22.122.1
Battery
14.513.1
Build
14.615.9
Connectivity
25.420.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
19.217.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9320 features a slightly larger display at 2.44 inches compared to the 2.4 inches of the LG GW550, both with similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Curve has 512MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities than the GW550's 256MB.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Curve offers video recording capabilities, while the GW550 is limited to 320p at 15fps.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1450mAh, slightly higher than the GW550's 1300mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the Curve running BlackBerry OS 7.1, which is tailored for messaging and productivity, while the GW550 operates on Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard, which may have limited app support.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being lighter at 103g versus the GW550's 125.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9320
LG GW550
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
Also known as BlackBerry Curve 9315 for T-Mobile
Also known as LG Sm@rt
Display
Size
2.44"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~164 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 12.7 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.5 in)
116 x 62 x 12 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
Weight
103 g
125.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.56 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 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
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A