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BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Nokia 8 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Nokia 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 8 X BlackBerry Curve 8900 02Points
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
32Points Nokia 8 (128GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X
Nokia 8 (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 (128GB)

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 8900} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs 8 (128GB)} 32 Advantages Nokia 8 (128GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)45%
Lighter		vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+6GB LPDDR4X47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (119MB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)980 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)71%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT 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+1440x2560 pixels20 times
Higher resolution screen
250 PPIvs+554 PPI122%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+5.3"121%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
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 EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps1906 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, Fingerprint sensor, Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+3090 mAh121%
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)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, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
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
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+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 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP54 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 on both cameras
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
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ModelCurve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM JavelinNokia 8 (6GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/14/20089/1/2017
Depth13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI554 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB (119MB available)128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps450/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 EV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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 registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
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 Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh3090 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby356 hours (14.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA support
• Java framework		• Colors: Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper
• 2.5D glass screen
• Carl Zeiss camera optics
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Nokia OZO audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8900Nokia 8 (128GB)
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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