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BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs ZTE Flash (N9500)

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

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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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26Points ZTE Flash (N9500) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X
ZTE Flash (N9500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Flash (N9500)

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Curve 8900} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Flash (N9500)} 26 Advantages ZTE Flash (N9500)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)29%
Lighter		vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
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+8GB68 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)39%
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+720x1280 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
250 PPIvs+326 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+4.5"87%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 1MPAdvantage
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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 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+1780 mAh27%
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
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
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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
8 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
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ModelCurve 8900Flash (N9500)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM JavelinSprint ZTE Flash N9500, ZTE Flash for Sprint
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryZTE
Release date11/14/200811/1/2012
Depth13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)65.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.27 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI326 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 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
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 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB (119MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
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 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1900
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
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 registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours8 hours
Standby356 hours (14.8 days)216 hours (9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA support
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• DLNA
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8900ZTE Flash (N9500)
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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