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BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs NGM Forward Next

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

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Compare NGM Forward Next X BlackBerry Curve 8900 03Points
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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24Points NGM Forward Next Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X
NGM Forward Next
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IGZO

720x1280

13
MP
1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Next

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Curve 8900} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Forward Next} 24 Advantages NGM Forward Next
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)32%
Lighter		vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+1GB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (119MB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)102 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)57%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT-IGZOAdvantage
TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
250 PPIvs+312 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+4.7"96%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
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+2200 mAh57%
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+FMAdvantage
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
8 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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 8900NGM Forward Next
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ModelCurve 8900Forward Next
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM JavelinNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Next Dual Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNGM
Release date11/14/20085/1/2014
Depth13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)66.2 x 139.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.5 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
Display typeTFT LCDTFT-IGZO
Screen size2.4" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI312 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
RAM memory128MB LPDDR1GB
Internal storage256MB (119MB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 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 registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
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 8900NGM Forward Next
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
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 8900NGM Forward Next
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours17.8 hours
Standby356 hours (14.8 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA support
Java framework		• Colors: White
• Rotate camera
• DTS Sound
• Asphalt 7 Freemium, Kingdoms and Lords Freemium, Little big city Full
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8900NGM Forward Next
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (body)
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