BlackBerry Curve 9360
#8108
HTC ChaCha
#7412Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9360
HTC ChaCha
Performance
52.552.2
Camera
11.912.7
Display
16.934.1
Battery
10.312.8
Build
14.815.2
Connectivity
32.526.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.319.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9360 features a 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 with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by an 800 MHz CPU and have 512MB of RAM, offering similar performance levels.
- The camera specifications are identical with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the HTC ChaCha includes autofocus.
- 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 than the HTC ChaCha, which operates on Android 2.3 with Sense UI.
- Build quality shows the Curve is lighter at 99g and slightly thicker, while the ChaCha is heavier at 120g but slightly slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9360
HTC ChaCha
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as Curve Apollo
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
800MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 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, Purple, Pink
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.42 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
0.68 W/kg (head) 1.37 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
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