BlackBerry Curve 9350
#8080
LG GT950 Arena
#9178Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9350
LG GT950 Arena
Performance
52.134.7
Camera
11.912.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
10.310.3
Build
16.417.2
Connectivity
32.822.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.413.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9350 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density compared to the LG GT950 Arena, which has a 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a higher pixel density of 311 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve 9350 is equipped with an 800 MHz CPU and 512MB RAM, while the Arena has 150MB RAM, suggesting better multitasking capabilities for the Curve.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Arena offers autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, providing a distinct software experience compared to the unspecified OS of the Arena, which may affect user interface and app availability.
- Build-wise, the Curve is slightly lighter and more compact than the Arena, which is marginally thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9350
LG GT950 Arena
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as BlackBerry Curve Sedona
For AT&TAlso known as LG Opera TV
Display
Size
2.44"
3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~311 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
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
150MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
480p@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)
107.7 x 55.4 x 12.2 mm (4.24 x 2.18 x 0.48 in)
Weight
99 g
104.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Violet
Silver Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.35 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
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity