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BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs BlackBerry Curve 9320

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs BlackBerry Curve 9320 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 9320 X BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) 01Point
2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points BlackBerry Curve 9320 Compare BlackBerry 8830 X
2.44"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 9320

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8830 (World edition)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Curve 9320} 19 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9320
+2.5"2%
Larger screen
vs2.44"
225MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1x 806MHz3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+512MB31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+512MB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
132 grams (4.62 ounces)vs+103 grams (3.61 ounces)28%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)10%
Thinner
160 PPIvs+164 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
BlackBerry OS 4.2vs+BlackBerry OS 7.1Advantage
BlackBerry OS 7.1 is newer and safer
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) vs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1450 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0vs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

7 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
65 thousand
320x240 pixels
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
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Model8830 (World edition)Curve 9320
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 8830 World EditionRIM BlackBerry Curve 9320 SKU1, SKU2
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date5/1/20075/9/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)103 grams (3.61 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.5" inches2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI164 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2BlackBerry OS 7.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM6550feature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
RAM memory16MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage64MB512MB
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Back camera (main camera)Not supported3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, Flac

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.02.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
J-S1
Battery capacity1400 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours7 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Optical Trackpad
• BBM

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)BlackBerry Curve 9320
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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