BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/12/2013 8:35 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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!

2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)100% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)11% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)160% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR25 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+8GB (5GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
163 PPI	vs	+256 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"	vs	+4.3"75% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+2330 mAh103% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS

802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] / 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]

+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, RIM Kepler	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	8/9/2010	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.46" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	163 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256MB	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	12 hours
Standby	348 hours (14.5 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • UMA (carrier phone dependent) • LBS • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps • Java framework	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)