Samsung and Blackberry – both aim at different user segments and it seems a bit odd to compare them.
However when we take a look at both these handsets and a do a comparison of Samsung B3310 Vs Blackberry
8520 Curve, it comes out to be quite a match between the two. Though both of them have a QWERTY
keyboard, the size and look of the handsets is completely different. Samsung B3310 has a slide out one
whereas Blackberry 8520 Curve has a front QWERTY keyboard. The screen size of the Blackberry's is at
2.64 inches, slightly bigger than the samsung's which has a display of 2.0 inches. Both of them have a
high resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. This Samsung device is 91mm long by 54mm wide by 17 mm thick. The
Blackberry device is slightly bigger at 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm. Its easier to carry the one with smaller
size.
Blackberry 8520 Curve has Trackpad navigation with which you can scrolSd card. It provides you ample
space to store all your data and favorite tracks. The Blackberry device has an internal memory of 256MB
that can be expanded upto 32GB. It also supports Wi-Fi along with other regular features like GPRS with
EDGE, Bluetooth and USB. Both of them come with preloaded games to utilize your leisure time. They also
have photo call feature with a good phonebook capacity of upto 1000 entries. This handset by Samsung
comes with a commendable battery life of upto 380 h on stand-by and a tlk time of upto 5 h.
Both are entry level devices with no 3G. They are similar as well as class apart with many common and
distinguishing features. We can say that there is tough competition out there.l through menus, info and
icons the way you do with your laptop. You simply have to select an item by pressing and clicking it.
It lets you manage your music via dedicated media keys. One can pause music to talk, skip over songs or
repeat your favorites over and over. It comes with an easy access mute button that enables you to mute
calls in an instant. The handset easily fits into your hands because of its simple and sleek designing.
One can click pictures and upload them on Flickr, Facebook and other networking sites in an instant
with this device. It has a 2MP camera and a good battery back up both talk time and on stand-by.
Samsung B3310 is targeted at youth with its different and cute looks. It has full support for Email and
instant messaging. It comes in attractive colours like pink and blue. The 2MP camera clicks good
pictures and supports video capture as well. If we talk about music, both these devices have built in
MP3 player but the Samsung handset scores as it also has a stereoFM radio. It has dedicated keys for
Social networking sites to provide you one touch access to your profile. You can update your status,
message your friends, take quizzes etc. Its a world roaming phone that works on 2G. It has GPRS with
EDGE and other regular data sharing features like Bluetooth and USB.