BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

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

11/19/2019 7:59 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 9:02 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X BlackBerry Curve 8900 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

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!

2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900	vs	29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)71% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR323 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (119MB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)180 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)44% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
250 PPI	vs	+271 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6.2"158% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage 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 EDGE	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

7 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM Javelin	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	BlackBerry	Xiaomi
Release date	11/14/2008	9/1/2019
Depth	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	250 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.6	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	32bit: Freescale MXC275-30	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	128MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB (119MB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (240x180)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	356 hours (14.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • UMA support • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered