OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 9300 3G US version | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 109mm (4.29") | 109mm (4.29") |
| Width | 60mm (2.36") | 60mm (2.36") |
| Depth | 13.9mm (0.55") | 13.5mm (0.53") |
| Dimension | 109x60x13.9mm (4.29x2.36x0.55") | 109x60x13.5mm (4.29x2.36x0.53") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 104gr (3.67oz) | 110gr (3.88oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 320x240px | 480x360px |
| Display Size | 49x37mm (1.93x1.46") ~250PPI | |
| Display Diagonal | 2.4" | |
| Display Type | 65k TFT | 65k TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Optical Joystick QWERTY Keyboard | QWERTY Keyboard Trackball |
| Talk Time | 4 hours, 30 minutes | 5 hours, 30 minutes |
| Standby Time | 19 days | 14 days, 20 hours |
| OS | BlackBerry OS | BlackBerry OS |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | 624MHz | 512MHz |
| GPU | ||
| Ram | 256MB | 128MB |
| Internal Memory | 256MB | 119MB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 2 Megapixel | 3.15 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | ||
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1150mAh | 1400mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 850, 2100, 1900 HSPA 850, 2100, 1900 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | HSCSD | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Everything Everywhere | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 |
| O2 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Vodafone | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Three | UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | |
VARIOUS | ||
| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 77 out of 100 CNET Though we're disappointed that the RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G didn't have more improvements over its predecessor, it's still a decent upgrade with the addition of 3G and GPS. Plus, it's quite affordable for an entry-level smartphone. read more 70 out of 100 TechRadar A quick and clever QWERTY-toting BlackBerry for the budget-conscious read more | 90 out of 100 Phone Arena The Curve 8300 series has been an immensely successful line for RIM, helping push the manufacturer out of the board room and into the family room. There have been attempts at ... read more 77 out of 100 CNET We're disappointed by the lack of 3G, but the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a solid update to the Curve series, bringing a better design, improved features, and faster performance and is one of T-Mobile's top smartphone offerings. read more 75 out of 100 Digital Trends BlackBerry diehards will find plenty to like about the capable-but-humble Curve. (source page not available anymore) N/A out of 100 GSMArena The sharp and compact BlackBerry Curve 8900 spells business and oozes with class. Easily the hottest looker in the Curve lineup and possibly portfolio-wide earns much respect as a massive functionality upgrade over its predecessors... read more |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | July 2010 | October 2008 |
