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BlackBerry Curve 9350

BlackBerry Curve 9350

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HTC ChaCha

HTC ChaCha

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Curve 9350
HTC ChaCha
Performance
52.152.2
Camera
11.912.7
Display
16.934.1
Battery
10.312.8
Build
16.415.2
Connectivity
32.826.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.419.0

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Curve 9350 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the HTC ChaCha has a slightly larger 2.6-inch TFT display at 480 x 320 pixels.
  • Both devices are powered by an 800 MHz CPU and have 512MB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
  • The camera specifications are identical with 5 MP rear cameras, but the ChaCha offers autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
  • In terms of battery, the ChaCha has a larger 1250 mAh capacity compared to the Curve's 1000 mAh.
  • The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, providing a different software experience compared to the ChaCha's Android 2.3 with Sense UI, which may offer more app compatibility and customization options.
  • Build-wise, the Curve is lighter at 99g, while the ChaCha weighs 120g and has slightly different dimensions.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Curve 9350
HTC ChaCha

General

Release Date

2011
2011

Announced

2011
2011

Description

Also known as BlackBerry Curve Sedona
Also known as HTC ChaChaCha

Display

Size

2.44"
2.6"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

800 MHz
800 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM

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
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1000 mAh
1250 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1250 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)
114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.50 x 2.54 x 0.42 in)

Weight

99 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Violet
Black, Silver

Foldable

SAR

0.96 W/kg (head)     0.83 W/kg (body)
0.68 W/kg (head)     1.37 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
3.0, 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

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2.1

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass