BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)

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

6/11/2013 2:49 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:38 PM

Compare Huawei Sonic X BlackBerry Curve 9380 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9380 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 9380

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11 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9380	vs	6 Advantages Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
+806MHz 32bit Single-core34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+512MB2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)6% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+360x480 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+187 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
3.2"	vs	+3.5"9% Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 9380	Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, Orlando	Huawei Sonic U8650NFC-1, Huawei SonicNFC
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	Huawei
Release date	12/1/2011	7/1/2011
Depth	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	60.5 x 116.3 millimeters (2.38 x 4.58 in)
Weight	98 grams (3.43 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	187 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
RAM memory	512MB SDRAM	256MB
Internal storage	512MB	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) JM-1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.8 hours	8.3 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Optical trackpad	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)
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

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BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)

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

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 9380

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate