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BlackBerry Curve 9220 vs Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Omnia X BlackBerry Curve 9220 12Points
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9220 X
Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

240x400

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1440
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)

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Curve 9220} 12 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9220 vs Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)20%
Lighter		vs122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+164 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs146 PPI
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)1399 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1450 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1440 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
512MBvs+16GB31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)2%
Thinner
320x240 pixelsvs+240x400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
2.44"vs+3.2"31%
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
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS)
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
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ModelCurve 9220Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia i900, Samsung SGH-i908 Omnia, Samsung Witu
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date5/1/20127/21/2008
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)56.9 x 112 millimeters (2.24 x 4.41 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)164 PPI146 PPI
Colors260 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.1Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Marvell PXA312
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Intel XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
RAM memory512MB128MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
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 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 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (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 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 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQVGA (320x240)
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 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, AMR, AAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + 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 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
J-S1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1450 mAh1440 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours6.5 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
• Optical trackpad
• HAC
• Facebook, Twitter		• Colors: Modern Black
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 3D sound technology
• HDR
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9220Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
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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