BlackBerry Curve 9360: Key Features and Specs

BlackBerry Curve 9360 – English Detailed Specifications

The BlackBerry Curve 9360 (codenamed Apollo) is a compact, messaging-focused smartphone released in August 2011 by Research In Motion (RIM, now BlackBerry Limited). It runs BlackBerry OS 7.0, features a physical QWERTY keyboard, 2.44-inch display, 5MP rear camera, and Marvell 800MHz processor, targeting business users and messaging enthusiasts seeking a reliable, pocket-sized device with strong social and email integration.

Basic Information

Release Date: Announced and released in August 2011 (AT&T variant launched November 20, 2011)
Model Number: RDD71UW (codename: Apollo)
Form Factor: Slate with physical QWERTY keyboard; optical trackpad for navigation; plastic chassis; side-mounted volume/ mute keys; top-mounted power/ lock key
Dimensions & Weight: 109 × 60 × 11 mm; 99 g
Color Options: Black, White, Purple, Teal
Build: Plastic construction; no official IP rating for water/dust resistance
Target Audience: Business professionals, messaging-centric users, social media enthusiasts prioritizing physical keyboard and BlackBerry’s secure ecosystem

Hardware & Display

Category	Details
Display	2.44-inch TFT LCD, 480×360 pixels (4:3), ~246 ppi; 262K colors; no multitouch; scratch-resistant glass coating (non-Gorilla Glass)
Chipset & CPU	Marvell PXA940 (800 MHz single-core); Vivante GC5300 GPU; 512MB RAM; 512MB internal storage (eMMC)
Memory	512MB RAM; 512MB internal storage; microSDHC expandable up to 32GB (dedicated slot, no SIM sharing)
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh; 5V/1A charging (micro-USB 2.0); Talk time: Up to 5 hours (3G); Standby time: Up to 288 hours (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor; no fingerprint scanner or gyroscope

Camera

Rear Camera

5 MP, fixed-focus (EDOF), f/2.4 aperture, 1/4.0″ sensor, 1.12 μm pixels; LED flash;
Photo features: HDR, panorama, digital zoom (4x), face detection, image stabilization, scene modes, geotagging; max resolution 2592×1944 pixels;
Video recording: 480p (VGA) @30fps; no video stabilization.

Front Camera

No front-facing camera (common for Curve series in 2011).

Network & Connectivity

Network: 3G HSPA+ (7.2 Mbps down/2 Mbps up); Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz); Dual-band HSDPA (850/1900/2100 or 900/1700/2100, carrier-dependent); Mini-SIM
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz only); Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: 2.1 + EDR, A2DP, LE; NFC (carrier-dependent, enabled via OS 7.1 update)
GPS: A-GPS (no GLONASS); BlackBerry Maps preloaded
Ports: Micro-USB 2.0 (charging/data); 3.5 mm audio jack; no USB-C
Extras: FM radio (with RDS, requires wired headset as antenna); OTG support (limited)

Software & Features

OS: BlackBerry OS 7.0 (upgradable to 7.1); WebKit-based browser; BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) preloaded; Social Feeds 2.0 (aggregates RSS, social media, IM)
Core Features: BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) support for secure email; push notifications for email, BBM, and social apps; BlackBerry Protect (remote lock/wipe); voice commands; document viewer (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Multimedia: Supports MP3/AAC/WMA/FLAC audio; MP4/H.264 video playback (480p max); mono loudspeaker; 3.5 mm jack for headphones
Gaming: Casual games only (e.g., Brick Breaker) – limited by single-core CPU and 512MB RAM