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Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB) vs BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330

Side by side comparison between Alcatel A3 XL vs BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 X Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB) 26Points
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 Compare Alcatel A3 XL X
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)

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!

A3 XL (9008D 16GB)} 26 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB) vs Curve 3G 9330} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core200%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs624MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB SDRAM
+16GB (11GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)68%
Thinner
vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+245 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+6"150%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)47 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (240x180)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh161%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)53%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
 
ModelAlcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Curve 3G 9330
Other model namesAlcatel A3 XL 16GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008DRIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 for Verizon and Sprint
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAlcatelBlackBerry
Release date3/1/20179/16/2010
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatBlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)512MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (240x180)
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered252 hours (10.5 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold• Colors: Black, Red, Pink
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• HAC (M4/T4)
• BlackBerry Maps
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
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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