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BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 01Point
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 X
5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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Curve 3G 9330} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 vs Lumia 535 (RM-1089)} 27 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)40%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)183%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+8GB (4GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)58%
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) 5MP162%
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
QCIF (240x180)vs+WVGA (848x480)8 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 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+) 42 Mbps13 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, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1905 mAh66%
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+FMAdvantage
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
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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ModelCurve 3G 9330Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 for Verizon and SprintNokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandBlackBerryMicrosoft
Release date9/16/201012/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI220 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Windows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps42/5.76 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 900/2100
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 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)WVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
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 registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedWVGA (848x480)
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 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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 hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-L4A
Battery capacity1150 mAh1905 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours13 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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, 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: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue
• Microsoft Cortana
• OneDrive 15GB

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
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