LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) vs BlackBerry Curve 9380

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Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs BlackBerry Curve 9380 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/21/2017 11:16 PM, updated: 5/27/2022 7:22 PM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 9380 X LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

02Points BlackBerry Curve 9380 Compare LG K4 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)

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19 Advantages LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	vs	2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9380
+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core132% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	806MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)38% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x854 pixels137% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x480 pixels
+196 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	187 PPI
+5"56% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2500 mAh103% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+98 grams (3.43 ounces)48% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

13 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
Change model
Model	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Curve 9380
Other model names	LG K4 X230K (LG K7 in Philippines), LG-X230K, LGX230K	RIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, Orlando
Country or region available	China, Philippines, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	LG	BlackBerry
Release date	2/1/2017	12/1/2011
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	187 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	BlackBerry OS 7.1
User Interface	LG UX 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	512MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	512MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	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	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
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	f/2.7 (aperture)	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
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) JM-1
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.2 hours	5.8 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie	• Optical trackpad
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	BlackBerry Curve 9380
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