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BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Asus Padfone (32GB)

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

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Compare Asus Padfone X BlackBerry Curve 8900 02Points
2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Padfone (32GB)

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Curve 8900} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Padfone (32GB)} 24 Advantages Asus Padfone (32GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (119MB available)vs+32GB274 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)47%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
250 PPIvs+256 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+4.3"79%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)47 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 EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 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, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1520 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
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ModelCurve 8900Padfone (32GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM JavelinAsus Pad Fone, Asus Tabletfone
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryAsus
Release date11/14/20086/1/2012
Depth13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)65.4 x 128 millimeters (2.57 x 5.04 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI256 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 8260A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB (119MB available)32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQVGA (320x240)
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 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1520 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours8.5 hours
Standby356 hours (14.8 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA support
• Java framework
• HDMI 1.4a
• Optional Tablet station 10.1 inches with 1280x800 multi-touch display, 6600 mAh secondary battery, 724g
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8900Asus Padfone (32GB)
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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