BlackBerry Battery Compatibility Matrix

Just because it fits doesn't mean it works - or does it?

Right now I have three generations of BlackBerry batteries that came with my 8703, 8830 and 8130. I also have two different chargers and spare batteries for the 8830 and 8703. Now that Verizon's selling the BlackBerry 8330 Curve, I went looking to see how to send RIM yet another $100, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that the C-S2 model batteries from the 8703 would work in the Curve. To help others in my situation I've put together a matrix of batteries and the supported models.

What's not on the matrix

In a pinch you can use C-M2 and C-X2 batteries in an 8700, but the battery cover won't fit over the C-X2. C-S2 and C-X2 batteries will physically fit into the Pearl, and C-S2 will fit into the 8800, but neither will power the device and you'll receive the No Charge image.

The C-M2 is missing a notch that the C-X2 and C-S2 have and would not physically fit into my 8830.

The BlackBerry 9000 appears to use a totally different battery, but until it's available it won't be included in the matrix.