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BlackBerry Curve 8320 vs Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8320 vs Samsung Galaxy S SCL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

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27Points Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8320 X
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)

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!

Curve 8320} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8320 vs Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+478MB LPDDR29 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+4GB (2GB available)31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)46%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+233 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+4"60%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+VGA (720x480)Advantage
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+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1100 mAhvs+1650 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B) / MicroUSB 2.0
WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+ 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

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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ModelCurve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320Movistar Samsung Galaxy SL GT-i9003L, Samsung SCL
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSpain
Spain
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date9/1/20073/19/2011
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 107 millimeters (2.36 x 4.21 in)64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size2.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM478MB LPDDR
Internal storage64MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/1900/2100
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 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB575152LU
Battery capacity1100 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours7.5 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titanium, Pale Gold
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot
• HD 720p video recording with update Android
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8320Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.37W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.353W/kg (head)
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