BlackBerry Curve 9320
#7383
LG Optimus Chat C550
#7164Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9320
LG Optimus Chat C550
Performance
38.334.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
14.515.2
Build
14.617.5
Connectivity
25.425.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.220.2
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
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, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Black, silver, blue, red, pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.56 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer