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BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Nokia 808 PureView

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Nokia 808 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 808 PureView X BlackBerry Curve 9380 04Points
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 808 PureView

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} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs 808 PureView} 20 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)72%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)60%
Thinner
vs17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+187 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs184 PPI
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
806MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Single-core61%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+16GB31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
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+360x640 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 41.5MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
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+1400 mAh14%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
512MB SDRAM / 512MB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 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 9380Nokia 808 PureView
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ModelCurve 9380808 PureView
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, OrlandoNokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date12/1/20116/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI184 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2.5D glass
Nokia ClearBlack

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredBroadcom BCM2763
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
RAM memory512MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage512MB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
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 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels41.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels7728x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.2" inches
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 registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 9380Nokia 808 PureView
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-4D
Battery capacity1230 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours6.8 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
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, Red
• UPnP
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9380Nokia 808 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.23W/kg (head)
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