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BlackBerry Curve 8320 vs HMD XR21

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8320 vs HMD XR21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HMD XR21 X BlackBerry Curve 8320 03Points
2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.49"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HMD XR21

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 8320} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8320 vs XR21} 37 Advantages HMD XR21
+Until 4GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)108%
Lighter
vs231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)13 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 (101GB available)1615 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)48%
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+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+406 PPI154%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+6.49"160%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 8MP37 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)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+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 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+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
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+4800 mAh3 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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + 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+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 VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B) / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
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ModelCurve 8320HMD XR21
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21 TA-1592
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryHMD
Release date9/1/20075/1/2024, Announced: 5/14/2024
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 107 millimeters (2.36 x 4.21 in)78.58 x 168 millimeters (3.09 x 6.61 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.5" inches6.49" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~77% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI406 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ], 550nits[peak]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27264bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
RAM memory16MB SDRAM6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64MB128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12ยตm
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1100 mAh4800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby408 hours (17 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Titanium, Pale Gold
โ€ข Trackball navigation
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Midnight Black

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8320HMD XR21
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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