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BlackBerry Curve 9320

BlackBerry Curve 9320

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LG Optimus Chat C550

LG Optimus Chat C550

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Curve 9320
LG Optimus Chat C550
Performance
62.558.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.253.1

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Curve 9320 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the LG Optimus Chat C550 has a larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering better clarity.
  • In terms of performance, the Curve has 512MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM, whereas the Optimus Chat has 140MB of storage but significantly more RAM at 140GB.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Optimus Chat includes autofocus.
  • The Curve's battery capacity is 1450 mAh, slightly lower than the 1500 mAh battery in the Optimus Chat.
  • The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, providing a different software experience compared to the Android 2.2 (Froyo) on the Optimus Chat, which may offer more app flexibility.
  • Build-wise, both phones have similar dimensions, but the Optimus Chat is slightly heavier at 122g compared to the Curve's 103g.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Curve 9320
LG Optimus Chat C550

General

Release Date

2012
2011

Announced

2012
2011

Description

Also known as BlackBerry Curve 9315 for T-Mobile
N/A

Display

Size

2.44"
2.8"

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 (~206 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
140MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Details

3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1450 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

109 x 60 x 12.7 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.5 in)
109 x 59 x 16 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.63 in)

Weight

103 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, silver, blue, red, pink

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Software

Operating System

BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

OS Version

BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes