BlackBerry 8830 vs Nokia Asha 308
BlackBerry 8830
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued Sprint - Discontinued U.S. Cellular - Discontinued Alltel - Discontinued
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Feature phone | |
| OS | BlackBerry | ||
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 inches (114 x 66 x 14 mm) | 4.33 x 2.13 x 0.51 inches (109.9 x 54 x 13 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.60 oz (130 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | 3.58 oz (102 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | |
| Design features | Full keyboard, Soft keys | ||
| Side Keys | Left: Other; Right: Volume control | ||
| Colors | Black, Brown |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 3.0 inches | ||
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels | 240 x 400 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 155 ppi | ||
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | TFT | LCD | |
| Colors | 65 536 | 65 536 | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 3.66 hours the average is 10 h (623 min) | 9.50 hours the average is 10 h (623 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 9.0 days (216 hours) the average is 18 days (434 h) | 23.8 days (570 hours) the average is 18 days (434 h) | |
| Music playback | 40.00 hours | ||
| Video playback | 9.50 hours | ||
| Capacity | 1400 mAh | 1110 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Single core | ||
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 16 MB RAM | 64 MB RAM / 128 MB ROM | |
| Built-in storage | 0.064 GB | ||
| Maximum User Storage | 0.02 GB | ||
| Storage expansion | microSD | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 2 megapixels | ||
| Features | Exposure compensation, White balance presets, Digital zoom, Effects, Self-timer | ||
| Camcorder | Other, 176 x 144 pixels 10 fps |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | ||
| Features | Preset equalizer | ||
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR, 3GP, MIDI | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, WMV | MPEG4, H.264, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP | |
| Radio | FM, Stereo, RDS, Recording option | ||
| Streaming | Yes | Video |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | BlackBerry Browser | Nokia Browser 2.0, supports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, WAP, WAP 1.1, WAP 1.2.1, CSS, CSS 2.1, Javascript 1.8, XML | |
| Built-in online services support | Facebook, YouTube (upload), MySpace, Twitter |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 900, 1800 MHz | 900, 1800 MHz | |
| Data | GPRS, EV-DO | EDGE, GPRS | |
| Multiple SIM cards | 2 slots | ||
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | GPS | ||
| Navigation | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID | 2000 entries | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Notes | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Notes, Dictionary | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect | IMAP, POP3, SMTP | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk | |
| OTA Software updates | Yes | ||
JAVA
JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device. | Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1 | ||
| API | JSR-75, JSR-82, JSR-118, JSR-135, JSR-139, JSR-172, JSR-177, JSR-179, JSR-184, JSR-205, JSR-211, JSR-226, JSR-234, JSR-248, JSR-256 | ||
| Games | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | 3.0 | |
| Profiles | Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Serial Port (SPP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Public Area Network (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), SIM Access (SAP) | |
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | ||
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | ||
| Headphones connector | 2.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | Proprietary | ||
| Other | Computer sync | Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Service lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | ||
| Hearing aid compatibility | M4, T4 | ||
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 30 Apr 2007 | ||
| FCC ID value: L6ARBK40CG link |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 25 Apr 2007 | 25 Sep 2012 |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessories | Nokia Charger AC-11, Nokia Battery BL-4U, Nokia Stereo Headset WH-102 |
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