BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs BlackBerry 8820

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs BlackBerry 8820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2013 7:34 PM, updated: 5/30/2013 7:53 PM

Compare BlackBerry 8820 X BlackBerry Curve 8330 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

06Points BlackBerry 8820 Compare BlackBerry Curve 8330 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A

16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 8330

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9 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8330	vs	6 Advantages BlackBerry 8820
+32MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	16MB SDRAM
+96MB50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 4GB microSD
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+(back) 2MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+QCIF (240x180)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+BlackBerry OS 4.3Advantage BlackBerry OS 4.3 is newer and safer	vs	BlackBerry OS 4.2
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	2.5mm jack
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7% Thinner
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	vs	+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps	vs	+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps54% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1150 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

12 Common items in both devices

312MHz 32bit Single-core

TFT LCD

65 thousand

320x240 pixels

160 PPI

2.5"

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Change model
Model	Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Other model names	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330, Sprint Curve 8330	AT&T RIM BlackBerry 8820
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	BlackBerry
Release date	4/1/2008	8/1/2007
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 106.6 millimeters (2.4 x 4.2 in)	66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)
Weight	113 grams (3.96 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.5" inches	2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	160 PPI	160 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.3	BlackBerry OS 4.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM6550	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	16MB SDRAM
Internal storage	96MB	64MB
External storage	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (240x180) 15 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	2.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	264 hours (11 days)	520 hours (21.7 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titanium, Pink, Black • Trackball • BlackBerry maps Java framework	• Colors: Silver on black • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • UMA • LBS • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 8330	BlackBerry 8820
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs BlackBerry 8820

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs BlackBerry 8820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 8330

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate