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BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Motorola Defy+ (MB526)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy+ X BlackBerry Curve 8900 01Point
2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Motorola Defy+ (MB526) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy+ (MB526)

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Curve 8900} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Defy+ (MB526)} 22 Advantages Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs118 grams (4.13 ounces)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)95%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (119MB available)vs+3GB (2GB available)16 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)1%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
250 PPIvs+265 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+3.7"54%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
QCIF (240x180)vs+VGA (640x480)6 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 HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 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 sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1700 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
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ModelCurve 8900Defy+ (MB526)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM JavelinMotorola Defy+ MB526, Motorola Defy Plus
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date11/14/20088/30/2011
Depth13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI265 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage256MB (119MB available)3GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)VGA (640x480) 24 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 registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HF5X
Battery capacity1400 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours7.1 hours
Standby356 hours (14.8 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
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 supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA support
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Waterproof mobile phone
• Motorola MOTOBLUR
• Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8900Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
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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