Blu Life One X (16GB) vs BlackBerry Curve 8900

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Side by side comparison between Blu Life One X vs BlackBerry Curve 8900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2014 8:31 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:47 PM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X Blu Life One X (16GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points BlackBerry Curve 8900 Compare Blu Life One X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life One X (16GB)

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!

25 Advantages Blu Life One X (16GB)	vs	3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	512MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR215 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB LPDDR
+16GB (12GB available)102 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (119MB available)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)57% Thinner	vs	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x360 pixels
+441 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	250 PPI
+5"108% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)47 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (240x180)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps177 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
133 grams (4.66 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)21% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

7 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

MicroUSB 2.0

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Change model
Model	Life One X (16GB)	Curve 8900
Other model names	BLU Life One X L132L, Blu Life One X L132U, L133L	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM Javelin
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), USA	feature not registered
Brand	Blu	BlackBerry
Release date	1/1/2014	11/14/2008
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 128.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.05 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	250 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 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
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
System version	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	32bit: Freescale MXC275-30
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 MP2	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	128MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	256MB (119MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	L132L model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 L132U model: UMTS 850/1700/1900	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QCIF (240x180)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	5.5 hours
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	356 hours (14.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Blu Bright+ • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • UMA support Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
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