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BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs BlackBerry Z10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)

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Curve 3G 9330} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs Z10 (4G LTE)} 27 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+16GB (11GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)54%
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+768x1280 pixels12 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+355 PPI113%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+4.2"75%
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
BlackBerry OS 6.0vs+BlackBerry OS 10.2Advantage
BlackBerry OS 10.2 is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps31 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 sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1800 mAh57%
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+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/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
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
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 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
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ModelCurve 3G 9330Z10 (4G LTE)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 for Verizon and SprintBlackBerry Z10 STL100-2, STL100-3, STL100-4, RIM Liverpool
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date9/16/20101/31/2013
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI355 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0BlackBerry OS 10.2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 STL100-2:850/900/2100, STL100-3: 800/850/1700/1900/2100, STL100-4: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
STL100-2 model:
LTE (3, 7, 8, 20)
STL100-3:
LTE (2, 4, 5, 17)
STL100-4:
LTE (13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, 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 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
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 registeredf/2.2 (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 registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours10 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)312 hours (13 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Red, Pink
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• HAC (M4/T4)
• BlackBerry Maps
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
BBM 6
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
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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