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| Global Score | |
| 40 | 39 |
| Basic Information | |
| Blackberry | Nokia |
| BlackBerry 7.1 | Symbian 9.4 |
| 2012-04-18 | 2010-08-24 |
| 4.29 x 2.36 x 0.50 inches | 4.09 x 1.93 x 0.55 inches |
| 3.60 ounces | 3.77 ounces |
| -- | Blue, Gray, Purple, Red and White |
| $ 60.00 | $ 59.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 2.4 inches | 2.8 inches |
| 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) | 360 x 640 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 167 pixels per inch | 262 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Resistive |
| 5.8 | 7.2 |
| processor | ARM11 (Single-Core 434 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 128 MB RAM |
| GPU | GPU |
| 5.85 | 6.48 |
| Storage | |
| 524,29 MB internal memory | 52,22 MB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 16 GB) external memory slot |
| 2.42 | 1.4 |
| Camera | |
| 2.00 MP | 2.00 MP |
| -- | 640 x 480 (30 fps) (VGA) video resolution |
| 4.73 | 5.28 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | -- |
| EDGE, GPRS and GSM | EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1450mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 432 hours standby time 7 hours talk time | 450 hours standby time 7.7 hours talk time |
| 3.2 | 2.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 2.0, EDR |
| GPS | -- |
| Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
BlackBerry Curve 9220 has an overall score of 40, which is a bit better than Nokia 5250's score of 39. The BlackBerry Curve 9220 has BlackBerry 7.1 OS, while Nokia 5250 counts with Symbian 9.4 OS. BlackBerry Curve 9220 is a newer device, and it is also a little bit thinner and just a little bit lighter than the Nokia 5250.
Nokia 5250 counts with a better processor than BlackBerry Curve 9220, although it has a lower amount of RAM, they both have the same number of cores. The Nokia 5250 counts with a way better looking display than BlackBerry Curve 9220, because it has much more pixels per display inch, a much higher 640 x 360 resolution and a bigger screen.
BlackBerry Curve 9220 features a much better storage capacity for apps and games than Nokia 5250, because it has 524,29 MB internal storage capacity and a slot for external memory cards that allows a maximum of 32 GB. Nokia 5250 shoots much clearer photos and videos than BlackBerry Curve 9220. They have a 2 MP resolution back-facing camera.
The BlackBerry Curve 9220 has a much longer battery duration than Nokia 5250, because it has a 1450mAh battery size.
The BlackBerry Curve 9220 is a little more expensive than Nokia 5250, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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