BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA
#8225
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA
Plum Axe
Performance
31.934.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
1.614.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.325.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.919.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA features a smaller 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the Plum Axe offers a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is equipped with an 800 MHz Scorpion CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Axe has a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 4GB of RAM, leading to superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Axe includes autofocus, enhancing its photography potential.
- The Curve lacks a specified battery capacity, while the Axe has a 1400 mAh battery, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 6.1, focusing on productivity, while the Axe operates on Android 4.0, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
- Overall, the Plum Axe presents a more modern build and performance profile compared to the BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
N/A
2012
Announced
N/A
2012
Description
Unofficial preliminary specificationsPreviously rumored as Malibu.
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.25"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~185 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
1GB ROM, 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 6.1
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass