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BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs Asus ROG Phone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus ROG Phone 2 X BlackBerry Curve 8330 03Points
2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
35Points Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8330 X
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)

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 8330} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs ROG Phone 2 (512GB)} 35 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)112%
Lighter
vs240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+12GB LPDDR4X383 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
96MBvs+512GB (484GB available)5162 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)53%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+1 billion15384 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+391 PPI144%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+6.59"164%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP31 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 24MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)191 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
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7842 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+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)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
1150 mAhvs+6000 mAh4 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)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] 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 reversible connectorAdvantage
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 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+ 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 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
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ModelCurve 8330ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330, Sprint Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (512GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryAsus
Release date4/1/20088/1/2019, Announced: 7/22/2019
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 106.6 millimeters (2.4 x 4.2 in)77.6 x 170.99 millimeters (3.06 x 6.73 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.5" inches6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI391 PPI
Colors65 thousand1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered600nits[typ]
HDR10
108% DCI-P3
1ms response

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.3Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredROG UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM655064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 398936 (v7), 483248 (v8)
Geekbench: 10923 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage96MB512GB (484GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
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)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@480fps (slow motion)
Sony IMX586 sensor

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported24 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby264 hours (11 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
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 browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titanium, Pink, Black
• Trackball
• BlackBerry maps
Java framework
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8330Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
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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