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BlackBerry Curve 8300 vs Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8300 vs Google Pixel 4 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X BlackBerry Curve 8300 04Points
2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
36Points Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8300 X
6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Curve 8300} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8300 vs Pixel 4 XL (128GB)} 36 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
+Until 4GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)74%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+6GB LPDDR4X383 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+128GB (110GB available)1759 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)89%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+1440x3040 pixels56 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+534 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+6.3"152%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
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
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps5084 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+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1100 mAhvs+3700 mAh2 times
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+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

3 Common items in both devices
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ 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 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
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ModelCurve 8300Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-US
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryGoogle
Release date5/1/200710/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 107 millimeters (2.36 x 4.21 in)75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDP-OLED
Screen size2.5" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI534 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27264bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 426757 (v8)
Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64MB128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1100 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby408 hours (17 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver on black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
• Google Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8300Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
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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