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BlackBerry Curve 9220 vs HTC Desire (A8183)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9220 vs HTC Desire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire X BlackBerry Curve 9220 04Points
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points HTC Desire (A8183) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9220 X
HTC Desire (A8183)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire (A8183)

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Curve 9220} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9220 vs Desire (A8183)} 18 Advantages HTC Desire (A8183)
+512MB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (151MB available)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)32%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+1450 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
512MBvs+576MB LPDDR13%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
164 PPIvs+252 PPI54%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+3.7"52%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 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
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
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ModelCurve 9220Desire (A8183)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire A8183, HTC Bravo
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date5/1/20124/1/2010
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.44" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)164 PPI252 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
RAM memory512MB576MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB512MB (151MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGECSD, 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 Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)HD (1280x720) 30 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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
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 Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
J-S1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1450 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours6.5 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
• Optical trackpad
• HAC
• Facebook, Twitter		• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White
• Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update
• Optical mouse (Touchpad)
• HTC Sense UI
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9220HTC Desire (A8183)
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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