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BlackBerry Curve 9360 vs Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9360 vs Blu Life Pure XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life Pure XL X BlackBerry Curve 9360 03Points
2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9360 X
5.5"
LTPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)

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Curve 9360} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9360 vs Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)} 25 Advantages Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)54%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+16GB31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+LTPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x360 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
246 PPIvs+401 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+5.5"125%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+2500 mAh150%
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+3 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
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ModelCurve 9360Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 9360, RIM ApolloBlu L259 Life Pure XL, Blu Life Pure XL 16GB L259
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlu
Release date9/28/20115/2/2014
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)75 x 150.6 millimeters (2.95 x 5.93 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDLTPS LCD
Screen size2.44" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI401 PPI
Colorsfeature not registered16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA94032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3456x4608 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours15 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)600 hours (25 days)

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Purple, Pink
โ€ข Optical trackpad
โ€ข Colors: Black, Pink, Blue, White
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
โ€ข Polycarbonate body
โ€ข 1.34ยตm pixel size camera
โ€ข DTS Surround sound enhancement
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9360Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
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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