- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Samsung Galaxy S III
- Apple iPhone 5
- Nokia Lumia 920
- Nokia Lumia 820
- Samsung Galaxy S Advance
- BlackBerry OS 7.0
- 3G
- 3.2"
- 0.81 GHz
Released December, 2011
by GSM Arena (Dec, 2010)The screen size is an obvious advantage – though it’s not necessarily how you might feel about it.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the RIM BlackBerry Curve 9380 compared to the HTC HD7
GHz0.81
BlackBerry OS 7.0 3G
1 GHz
Windows Phone 7 3.5G
by GSM Arena (Dec, 2010)With a kickstand and a large 4.3” screen, the HTC HD7 would have made an excellent makeshift picture frame.
screen size
3.2"
4.3"
HD7 by PG (Dec, 2010)Very solid phone, beautiful and large screen and the feel of the device is very nice in the hands.
screen resolution
HD7 by P.-C.-Mehta (Dec, 2010)I would not go into much details since others have highlighted features here.
memory
| 0 GB | 0.56 GB | 0.6 GB |
processor
HD7 by c|net (Nov, 2010)It would have been nice if there had been more hardware upgrades, including the processor and display, but the smartphone was generally responsive during our review period.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP |
HD7 by c|net (Nov, 2010)The camera has various settings, including six different resolutions, effects, scenes, and flicker adjustment.
Performance Real world tests of RIM BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs HTC HD7
cpu speed
HD7 by c|net (Nov, 2010)That said, it doesn't have the crispness and vibrancy of some of the latest smartphone displays, and in general, we would have liked to see more improvements or upgrades to the HD7 in comparison to its predecessor, the HTC HD2, as the two phones share the same screen, processor, and battery.
talk time
330 min
379 min
HD7 by c|net (Nov, 2010)However, the smartphone did meet its rated talk time in our battery drain tests.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the HTC HD7
| Much lighter | 98 g | vs | 162 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 40% lighter | |||
| Has expandable storage | microSD, microSDHC | vs | None |
| Use storage cards to increase your phone's capacity for apps and data | |||
| Significantly smaller | 60 x 109 x 11 mm | vs | 68 x 122 x 11 mm |
| More than 20% smaller | |||
| Marginally newer | Dec, 2011 | vs | Nov, 2010 |
| Release date over 1 years later | |||
Advantages compared to the RIM BlackBerry Curve 9380
| Acts as a wi-fi hotspot | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices | |||
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Noticeably bigger screen | 4.3" | vs | 3.2" |
| More than 30% bigger screen | |||
| Store significantly more stuff | 16 GB | vs | 0.5 GB |
| 32x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 800 x 480 | vs | 480 x 360 |
| More than 2x higher resolution screen | |||
| Faster processor | 1 GHz | vs | 0.81 GHz |
| More than 20% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Sharper screen | 216 ppi | vs | 186 ppi |
| Around 20% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
Reviews Word on the street
RIM BlackBerry Curve 9380 | HTC HD7 |
thickness
HTC HD7 | Rated 80% by by Shorty-L--Shorty (Aug, 2011)Thin and with just enough curve to give it some grip this puppy is fine for all day holding, assuming the battery will last that long.
HTC HD7 | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2010)Having the biggest screen around is a matter of prestige and the HTC HD7 is a marvel – the bezel around the screen is so thin it makes other phones look fat, despite their smaller screens.
size
HTC HD7 | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2010)The HD7 measures at 122 x 68 x 11.2 mm and weighs 162 grams – we’ve been there already with the Desire HD.
battery
HTC HD7 | Rated 70% by by TrustedReviews (Jun, 2011)Despite the fact it’s got a much larger screen than the Mozart, HTC has actually equipped the HD7 with a smaller battery than that model.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Samsung Galaxy S III Better than usual battery capacity |
 | 3 | Nokia Lumia 920 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 4 | Nokia Lumia 820 Longest battery life during active use |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy S Advance 3-way tie: Screen uses OLED technology |
 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 3-way tie: OK operating system |
 | 7 | LG Optimus L5 Long standby time |
 | 8 | HTC Desire C 2-way tie: Lightest |
