BlackBerry Curve 9220

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Shades	Teal Blue, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Black
OS	BlackBerry OS 7.1
RAM	512 MB
Display Size	2.4 inch
Rear Camera	2.0 MP
Primary Rear Camera	2.0 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, Digital Zoom
Battery	Li-ion 1450 mAh

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Quick Facts & Price
Form Factor	Bar
Announced	April, 2012
Box Content	Handset, Charger, Earphone, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card
Shades	Teal Blue, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Black
OS	BlackBerry OS 7.1
Languages	English
Display
Display Colours	65000
Display Resolution (H)	240 pixels
Display Resolution (V)	320 pixels
Display Size	2.4 inch
Pixels Per Inch Density	164 ppi
Display Type	TFT
Cameras
Rear Camera	2.0 MP
Camera Resolution	1600x1200 pixels
Digital Zoom	5 x
Primary Rear Camera	2.0 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, Digital Zoom
RAM & Storage
RAM	512 MB
ROM	512 MB
Call Log
Memory Card	microSD, up to 32 GB

Dimensions & Weight
Height	109 mm
Width	60 mm
Thickness	12.7 mm
Weight	102 gms
Battery Size & Backup
Maximum Standby Time	Up to 432 hours
Maximum Talktime	Up to 7 hours
Music Playback	Up to 28 hours
Battery	Li-ion 1450 mAh
Internet & Connectivity
USB	microUSB v2.0
Handsfree
Bluetooth	v2.1 with A2DP
SIM Type	Mini
Networks	2G
GPRS
EDGE
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 1900 MHz
Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n
Features
Calendar
Voice Memo
Sync
Clock
Alarm Clock
Organiser
Entertainment
Radio
Music Player
Video Player
Voice Recording
Image Viewer
Video Recording
3.5mm Jack/Port
Games
Ringtones
Vibration
Ringtones	Polyphonic, MIDI
Messaging
T9 Dictionary
QWERTY Keypad
Messaging	SMS, MMS
Sensors
Accelerometer Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Compass

BlackBerry Curve 9220 Review

29 Jan, 13 01:14 PM

Overview

Upgraded and Refreshed

By Sukhleen

Design

Shades

Misc

Blackberry Curve 9220 smartphone is the advanced version of its predecessor 'BlackBerry Curve 8520'. It has better features and good built quality. It supports a wireless LAN card but does not support 3G network.

Display and Dimensions

Blackberry Curve 9220 has a compact four row Qwerty keyboard and an optical trackball for navigation. The device has a height of 109 mm, a width of 60 mm and a thickness of 12.7 mm as its dimensions. It weighs 102 grams. The front features a 2.4 inches capacitive and touchscreen with HD resolution of 320x240 pixels, 164 ppi pixel density and a scratch proof glass protection.

User Interface and Comfort to Use

Curve 9220 operates on the latest Blackberry v7.1 Operating System. It comes with 512 MB of RAM. On the storage part, it has an internal memory of 512 MB which can be expanded up to 32 GB with a microSD slot. The device also avails Accelerometer, Proximity and Compass sensors that help in effective operations.

Camera and Image Quality

The phone has a rear camera of 2 MP that provide a resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. The camera comes with Zoom and LED Flash features.

Connectivity Options and Battery Life

The device comes with connectivity options for GPRS, Wi-Fi, EDGE, Bluetooth, USB and Handsfree. It comes equipped with a Li-ion battery of 1,450 mAh.

Shades And Price

The phone comes in shades of Teal Blue, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White and Black. It can be bought in a price range of Rs 8,599 - Rs 9,999 approximately.

Verdict

Blackberry Curve 9220 is the thinnest QWERTY phone at an affordable range. Overall its built and design is good. But a little more of RAM in the phone and availability of front camera and 3G could have done much better.