Curve vs. Bold

**BK36** · 06-21-2011, 11:14 AM

What's the difference between the Curve (I have the 9330) and the Bold?? Thanks!

**slingxshot** · 06-21-2011, 12:59 PM

Higher resolution screen with better graphics processor, faster radio, the 9330 has EVD0 Rev 0 modem, which is garbage.

**GingerSnapsBack** · 06-21-2011, 01:25 PM

Curve = Ford Escort
Bold = Chevy Camaro

IMO at least. My Curves gave me nothing but problems.

**eds817** · 06-21-2011, 01:41 PM

The Curve has 64MB of RAM

The Bold (9700) has 256MB

**pcgizmo** · 06-21-2011, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by EdS817

The Curve has 64MB of RAM

9330
512 MB flash memory / 512 MB SDRAM
Expandable memory with support for microSD cards

http://us.blackberry.com/smartphones...lCompareSeries

Which Bold, OP? 9650?? 9650 has a better keyboard, and is a world phone.

9330: 320x240 pixel color display
9650: High-resolution 480x360 pixel color display

9330: 2.0 MP camera no flash
9650: 3.2 MP camera flash

**eds817** · 06-21-2011, 01:47 PM

I just saw that. I didn't know there were new Curves. I had an 8320 that was horrible.

So I guess it would all depend on which Curve and Bold he/she is looking at.

Sorry for the confusion.

BlackBerry - Curve 9300 Phone - New BlackBerry Curve 3G Smartphone

BlackBerry - Bold Smartphones - New BlackBerry Bold 9780 and 9650, 9700 & 9000

**jthep** · 06-21-2011, 09:32 PM

I also had a Curve 8320, it was horrible next to phones now, but at the time I thought it was pretty kewl. The weekly battery pull sucked bad though...

**ridesno159** · 06-21-2011, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by slingxshot

the 9330 has EVD0 Rev 0 modem, which is garbage.

Wrong. The 9330 is Rev A, the 8530 is Rev 0...

**chipalmtree37** · 07-10-2012, 12:07 PM

I am new to blackberry and have service with sprint, my options are curve 9330 or 9350 or bold 9650, I have read for new users the curves are good, but I have also read that the bold is a better phone? Please advise. Thank You

**RoseBud68** · 07-10-2012, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by chipalmtree37

I am new to blackberry and have service with sprint, my options are curve 9330 or 9350 or bold 9650, I have read for new users the curves are good, but I have also read that the bold is a better phone? Please advise. Thank You

Glad to see your making good use of the search function & dragged out this year old thread...

The curve is a great starter phone for first time users of Blackberry, While folks that have had BB are more likely to go with the higher end Bold.

**chipalmtree37** · 07-11-2012, 07:11 PM

Ya I am in between the two I like the fact of the curve that it has the newer OS and is slimmer, and with the Bold it seems like a more durable phone but from what I have seen the Bold cost more.

**protofa** · 07-11-2012, 07:45 PM

like the curve keyboards better than bolds

**guerllamo7** · 07-11-2012, 08:10 PM

I had the Bold 9930 with Sprint. Loved it. Now I have the Bold 9900 with ATT only because they basically gave me money to come over and lowered my monthly cost. Anyway, I never even looked at the curve but if you are talking the 9360 I would say it is pretty awesome as well.
I would not get any BB that does not support OS7. The gap is so large it seems they are not even the same company at times. I came back to BB for a Torch 9800 but even that is so much less than the new OS7 BB's that I would just go for one of them.

The Curve 9360 does not have the specs of the Bold but don't count it out. I was just using endomondo for sport tracking and the smaller Curve would be nice. In fact, since the Curve 9360 has FM radio (no data charge) and is fast enough for anything I want to do with it I would not write it off at all.

If I had to do it all over again I would take a good look at the Curve 9360 or equivalent. Seriously, at a time when everyone is going bigger, this little guy is just doing its thing and fits easy in your pocket. It is also built like a tank.

Best I can suggest is to try them both and decide which one fits your needs best.

Good luck.

**TgeekB** · 07-11-2012, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by ColdSunshine

Curve = Ford Escort
Bold = Chevy Camaro

IMO at least. My Curves gave me nothing but problems.

You mean:
Curve = Chevy cruze
Bold = Ford Mustang

Sorry, I'm a Ford guy.

**chipalmtree37** · 07-11-2012, 08:24 PM

Thanks all for the comments, I was considering the Bold 9930 but it is out of my price range, im going to stick with the Curve 9350 for now and will go from there. I am excited for the QNX OS phones.

**southlander** · 07-11-2012, 08:29 PM

My mother uses a 9330. All she cares about are phone calls and emails. Perfectly great for that. And a tough little phone as well. Yeah maybe the EVDO modem is garbage but you'd never know it on Verizon. She basically has service everywhere. So who cares?

The Bold is the premium BlackBerry. Better in every way except the price you pay -- lol.

**chipalmtree37** · 07-12-2012, 10:07 AM

I found a pretty decent deal for the new Bold 9930, I was thinking as a 1st time user it maybe too much, but also it would be a fun experience to learn the layout? It is almost the same price if I were to spend on the Curve 9350 (weird I know) should I go for the Bold?

Thanks