BlackBerry Curve 9350
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Dell Aero
#10512Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9350
Dell Aero
Performance
52.15.2
Camera
11.912.5
Display
16.933.5
Battery
10.310.3
Build
16.40.2
Connectivity
32.819.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.410.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9350 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 11 mm and weighs 99g, while the Dell Aero is slightly larger at 122 x 57.9 x 11.7 mm and weighs 104g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of 246 ppi compared to the Aero's 3.5-inch TFT display at 360 x 640 pixels and 210 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and has 512MB RAM, whereas the Aero has a 624 MHz CPU but lacks RAM specifications.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Aero includes autofocus, while both lack optical image stabilization.
- They share a 1000 mAh battery capacity with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, providing a distinct software experience, while the Aero operates on Android 1.5, which is less advanced.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9350
Dell Aero
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as BlackBerry Curve Sedona
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.44"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
480
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
800 MHz
Marvell PXA310 624 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
CIF@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 11 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)
122 x 57.9 x 11.7 mm, 68.6 cc (4.80 x 2.28 x 0.46 in)
Weight
99 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Violet
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 1.5 (Cupcake)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity