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BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) vs LG K4 2017 (X230YK)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) 02Points
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K4 2017 (X230YK)

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Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) vs K4 2017 (X230YK)} 24 Advantages LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core200%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+8GB (4GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)72%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+196 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+5"103%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+2500 mAh117%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
ModelCurve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, RIM KeplerLG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230YK, LGX230YK
Country or region availableUSA
USA
AustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date8/9/20102/1/2017
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.46" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI196 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours3.2 hours
Standby348 hours (14.5 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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 browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• UMA (carrier phone dependent)
• LBS
• HAC (M3/T3)
• BlackBerry Maps
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
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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