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BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

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30Points Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9380 X
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Curve 9380} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)} 30 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)59%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
806MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+64GB (51GB available)101 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)66%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+402 PPI115%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+6.01"88%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 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+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+3000 mAh144%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
+ 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 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
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ModelCurve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, OrlandoLenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)United Arab Emirates(Europe)
(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date12/1/20116/1/2018
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI402 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512MB64GB (51GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps600/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
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 registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Optical trackpadโ€ข Colors: Deep Indigo
โ€ข Aluminum frame (6000 series)
โ€ข 2.5D gorilla glass screen
โ€ข Max vision 18:9 display
โ€ข Moto mods support

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9380Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)
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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