BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) vs ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 vs ZTE Axon 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2017 9:52 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare ZTE Axon 7 X BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

34Points ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	vs	34 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)68% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR423 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+128GB (114GB available)455 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)76% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels47 times Higher resolution screen
163 PPI	vs	+534 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"	vs	+5.5"124% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 20MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 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 HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+3250 mAh183% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
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Model	Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Axon 7 (128GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, RIM Kepler	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343
Country or region available	USA	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	BlackBerry	ZTE
Release date	8/9/2010	5/1/2016
Depth	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	2.46" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	163 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256MB	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	20 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	3250 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	16 hours
Standby	348 hours (14.5 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Purple • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • UMA (carrier phone dependent) • LBS • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps • Java framework	• Colors: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered