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BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs LG K8 (RS500)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs LG K8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8 X BlackBerry Curve 9380 02Points
BlackBerry Curve 9380
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points LG K8 (RS500) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9380 X
LG K8 (RS500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 (RS500)

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Curve 9380} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs K8 (RS500)} 22 Advantages LG K8 (RS500)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)37%
Lighter		vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
806MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)137%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+16GB (10GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)33%
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+720x1280 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+294 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+2125 mAh73%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
14 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+7 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 9380LG K8 (RS500)
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ModelCurve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, OrlandoLRA LG K8 4G RS500, LG K8 LRA, LG-RS500
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date12/1/20116/1/2016
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)72.39 x 144.53 millimeters (2.85 x 5.69 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2.5D glass screen

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 (MSM8909v2) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 304 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 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 9380LG K8 (RS500)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh2125 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours12 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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 keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Optical trackpad• Colors: Black
Knock Code

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K8 (RS500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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