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BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs HP Elite X3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HP Elite X3 X BlackBerry Curve 8330 02Points
2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
34Points HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8330 X
5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Curve 8330} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs Elite X3 (Single-Sim)} 34 Advantages HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)73%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core10 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR4127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
96MBvs+64GB (44GB available)468 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)92%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels47 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+493 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+5.96"138%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)47 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)13 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps979 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+4150 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

4 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
3.5mm jack
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
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ModelCurve 8330Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330, Sprint Curve 8330HP Elite x3 APJ HSTNH-F606, HP Falcon
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryHP
Release date4/1/20088/1/2016
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 106.6 millimeters (2.4 x 4.2 in)83.5 x 161.8 millimeters (3.29 x 6.37 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.5" inches5.96" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI493 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.3Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM655064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage96MB64GB (44GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh4150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy4.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby264 hours (11 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titanium, Pink, Black
• Trackball
• BlackBerry maps
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• OneDrive 15GB
• Miracast
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8330HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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