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BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs Alcatel Idol 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 01Point
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)

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Curve 3G 9330} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs Idol 2 (6037)} 26 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+8GB (5.68GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)90%
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+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+220 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+5"108%
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) 2MPAdvantage
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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+2000 mAh74%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + 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
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+2 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 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
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ModelCurve 3G 9330Idol 2 (6037)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 for Verizon and SprintAlcatel One Touch Idol 2 Single-sim 6037B, 6037Y
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryAlcatel
Release date9/16/20104/1/2014
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI220 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM1GB
Internal storage512MB8GB (5.68GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 6037Y: 900/2100 - 6037B: 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, 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 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 registeredfeature not registered
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 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedSVGA (960x540)
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 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours10 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
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 browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, Pink
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• HAC (M4/T4)
• BlackBerry Maps
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Video stabilizer EIS
• HD Sound
• HAC: M3 (6037B model)
• WiFi display
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.373W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)
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