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BlackBerry Curve 9220 vs Nokia Lumia 720

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9220 vs Nokia Lumia 720 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X BlackBerry Curve 9220 02Points
BlackBerry Curve 9220
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Nokia Lumia 720 Compare BlackBerry Curve 9220 X
Nokia Lumia 720
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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Curve 9220} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9220 vs Lumia 720} 23 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)25%
Lighter		vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
512MBvs+8GB (5.59GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)41%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
164 PPIvs+217 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+4.3"76%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 6.1MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 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+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAhvs+2000 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.1 + 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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
9 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR2
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
+2 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 9220Nokia Lumia 720
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ModelCurve 9220Lumia 720
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date5/1/20123/1/2013
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.44" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)164 PPI217 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.1Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 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 9220Nokia Lumia 720
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
J-S1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW
Battery capacity1450 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours13.4 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
• Optical trackpad
• HAC
• Facebook, Twitter		• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9220Nokia Lumia 720
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.76W/kg (head)
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