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BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Blu Tank 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Tank 4.5 X BlackBerry Curve 9380 02Points
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1760
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)

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Curve 9380} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Tank 4.5 (W100)} 18 Advantages Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
806MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+4GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)15%
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
360x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+245 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.5"41%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+VGA (720x480)13%
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
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1760 mAh43%
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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
512MB SDRAM / 512MB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
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ModelCurve 9380Tank 4.5 (W100)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, OrlandoBLU Tank 4.5 W100a, BLU Tank 4.5 W100i, Blu Tank45
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlu
Release date12/1/20112/1/2013
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)68.9 x 134 millimeters (2.71 x 5.28 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage512MB4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/1700/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 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 detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1760 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours15 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)680 hours (28.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Optical trackpad• Colors: Black, White
• Touch focus
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9380Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
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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