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BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Apple iPhone XR (64GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Apple iPhone XR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone XR X BlackBerry Curve 8900 04Points
2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Apple iPhone XR (64GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X
6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2942
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XR (64GB)

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Curve 8900} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs iPhone XR (64GB)} 27 Advantages Apple iPhone XR (64GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)76%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (119MB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)464 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)63%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+828x1792 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
250 PPIvs+324 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+6.1"154%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 7.1MPAdvantage
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+2300000 apps (App Store)32 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) 1024 Mbps4338 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, Gyroscope, Barometer, Face unlock 3DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2942 mAh110%
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, QZSSAdvantage
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 [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
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
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ModelCurve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM JaveliniPhone XR A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date11/14/200810/26/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~80% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI324 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered625nits[typ]
Oleophobic coating screen

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6iOS 12
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3064bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredApple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 341196 (v7), 422465 (v8)
Geekbench: 11437 (v4.4), 2690 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB (119MB available)64GB (54GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps1024/150 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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 3D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2942 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby356 hours (14.8 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), 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: Black
โ€ข Trackball navigation
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข UMA support
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Coral
โ€ข Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
โ€ข Apple Pay
โ€ข AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
โ€ข Face ID

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8900iPhone XR (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.13W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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