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Samsung Hero Duos E2232 vs BlackBerry Curve 8900

Side by side comparison between Samsung Hero Duos E2232 vs BlackBerry Curve 8900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X Samsung Hero Duos E2232 04Points
1.77"
TFT

128x160

0.3
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 8900

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!

Hero Duos E2232} 4 Advantages Samsung Hero Duos E2232 vs Curve 8900} 15 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900
+79 grams (2.77 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
18MBvs+256MB (119MB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)10%
Thinner
128x160 pixelsvs+480x360 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
116 PPIvs+250 PPI116%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.77"vs+2.4"36%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 3.1MP9 times
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
QCIF (128x96)vs+QCIF (240x180)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1000 mAhvs+1400 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
65 thousand
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+2 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
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ModelHero Duos E2232Curve 8900
Other model namesSamsung E2232 Hero, Samsung GT-E2232T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM Javelin
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date4/28/201111/14/2008
Depth14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)46 x 109.2 millimeters (1.81 x 4.3 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight79 grams (2.77 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size1.77" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~19.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution128x160 pixels480x360 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)116 PPI250 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
System versionProprietary OSBlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
Chipset32bit32bit: Freescale MXC275-30
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
RAM memoryfeature not registered128MB LPDDR
Internal storage18MB256MB (119MB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRSNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (128x96) 15 fpsQCIF (240x180)
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 registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
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

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
SensorsNot supportedNot supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours5.5 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)356 hours (14.8 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Flashlight
• USB charging
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA support
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Hero Duos E2232BlackBerry Curve 8900
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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