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BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs LG Stylo 2 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Stylo 2 Plus X BlackBerry Curve 9380 01Point
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9380 X
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)

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Curve 9380} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)} 25 Advantages LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)46%
Lighter
vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
806MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+16GB (9GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)51%
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+258 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.7"78%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP164%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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+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
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+2900 mAh136%
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+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

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 Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
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ModelCurve 9380Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, OrlandoMetroPCS LG Stylus 2 Plus, LG-MS550, LGMS550, LG PH2
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date12/1/20116/27/2016
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)79.6 x 155 millimeters (3.13 x 6.1 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI258 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
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 Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, 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 Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
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 registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
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, DivX, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + 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, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours20 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
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: Titan, Gold, Brown
• LG UI 5.0
• LED notification
• Stylus Pen (Pen Pop)
• KnockON, Knock Code
• QSlide, QuickMemo+
• HD Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)
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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