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BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) vs Nokia Lumia 800

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 vs Nokia Lumia 800 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 800 X BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) 03Points
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 800

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Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) vs Lumia 800} 23 Advantages Nokia Lumia 800
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core136%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+16GB63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)15%
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+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+252 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+3.7"50%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps3 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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1450 mAh26%
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] / 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+3 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)Nokia Lumia 800
 
ModelCurve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Lumia 800
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, RIM KeplerNokia Sea Ray, Nokia Lumia 800
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date8/9/201011/1/2011
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)61.2 x 116.5 millimeters (2.41 x 4.59 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.46" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI252 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Windows Phone 7.8
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Nokia Lumia 800
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity1150 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours9.5 hours
Standby348 hours (14.5 days)335 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
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, Cyan
• Gorilla Glass Curved Screen
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Anti-glare polariser
• Dolby Digital Plus sound

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)Nokia Lumia 800
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.27W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.94W/kg (head)
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