Blu Hero (S180) vs BlackBerry Curve 8300

Side by side comparison between Blu Hero vs BlackBerry Curve 8300 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2013 9:50 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:45 PM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 8300 XBlu Hero (S180)11Points

Specifications Compare Models

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP

32MB
RAM

Single

950
mAh

(Removable)

08PointsBlackBerry Curve 8300Compare Blu Hero X

Specifications Compare Models

2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

16MB
RAM

32bit Single

1100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Hero (S180)

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11 Advantages Blu Hero (S180)	vs	8 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8300
+32MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	16MB SDRAM
+Until 8GB microSD100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 4GB microSD
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	111 grams (3.89 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)19% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+2.8"12% Larger screen	vs	2.5"
+SupportedAdvantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Analog TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
143 PPI	vs	+160 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1.3MP	vs	+(back) 2MP46% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
10 apps	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times More apps available to download and use
2G GPRS	vs	+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+1100 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

9 Common items in both devices

64MB

TFT LCD

240x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

3.5mm jack

Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)

Speakerphone

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
Model	Hero (S180)	Curve 8300
Other model names	Blu Hero S180 Single SIM	RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	Blu	BlackBerry
Release date	December, 2011	May, 2007
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 104 millimeters (2.24 x 4.09 in)	60 x 107 millimeters (2.36 x 4.21 in)
Weight	90 grams (3.15 ounces)	111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
Operating system	Proprietary OS	BlackBerry OS 4.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit - Intel XScale PXA272
CPU processor	Single-Core	312Mhz Single-Core XScale
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
RAM memory	32MB	16MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64MB	64MB
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)
Display	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41% (screen-to-body ratio)	~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	160 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
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	0.048 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS	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
Calling	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
Messaging	SMS, MMS	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
Back camera (main camera)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Supported	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
2ª camera	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
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
Multimedia	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Analog TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
Connectivity	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
Other functions	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	WAP, HTML
Sensors	Not supported	Ambient Light sensor
Other features	- Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Brown, White, Green - Facebook, Twitter	- Colors: Silver on black - Trackball navigation - BlackBerry maps - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor - Java framework
Power supply	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	1100 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	720 minutes \| 12 hours \| 0.5 day	240 minutes \| 4 hours \| 0.2 day
Standby	36000 minutes \| 600 hours \| 25 days	24480 minutes \| 408 hours \| 17 days
Radiation rate	Blu Hero (S180)	BlackBerry Curve 8300
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