BlackBerry Curve 9360
#8108
Samsung A897 Mythic
#9239Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9360
Samsung A897 Mythic
Performance
52.535.0
Camera
11.910.6
Display
16.927.4
Battery
10.311.9
Build
14.80.2
Connectivity
32.519.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.312.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9360 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 11 mm and weighs 99g, while the Samsung A897 Mythic is slightly larger at 114 x 52 x 12.7 mm and weighs 108g.
- 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 Mythic's 3.3-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 360 x 640 pixels and 223 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by an 800MHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, whereas the Mythic has 189MB of RAM but lacks detailed CPU specifications.
- The Curve's camera is superior with 5 MP compared to the Mythic's 3.15 MP, although both lack advanced features like OIS.
- The battery capacity of the Mythic is slightly higher at 1150mAh compared to the Curve's 1000mAh.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Mythic's OS details are unspecified, and the Curve supports Wi-Fi while the Mythic does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9360
Samsung A897 Mythic
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
Previously rumored as Curve Apollo
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.44"
3.3"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~223 ppi density)
PPI
480
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
800MHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
189MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 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
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 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 x 52 x 12.7 mm (4.49 x 2.05 x 0.5 in)
Weight
99 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Purple, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.42 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
N/A
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)
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, 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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer