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Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) vs BlackBerry Curve 8330

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S vs BlackBerry Curve 8330 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 8330 X Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) 34Points
Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points BlackBerry Curve 8330 Compare Xiaomi 12S X
BlackBerry Curve 8330
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)

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12S (256GB/8GB)} 34 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) vs Curve 8330} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8330
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)18 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR5255 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs32MB SDRAM
+256GB (218GB available)2324 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs96MB
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)83%
Thinner		vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1 billion15384 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x240 pixels
+419 PPI162%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs160 PPI
+6.28"151%
Larger screen		vs2.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP34 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 32MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)767 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (240x180)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster		vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps13071 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster		vsNot supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
182 grams (6.37 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)61%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
3 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
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📱 Model features

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
 
Model12S (256GB/8GB)Curve 8330
Other model names小米12S 5G (8GB RAM) 2206123SCVerizon RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330, Sprint Curve 8330
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiBlackBerry
Release date7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/20224/1/2008
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)61 x 106.6 millimeters (2.4 x 4.2 in)
Weight182 grams (6.37 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.28" inches2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~29.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)419 PPI160 PPI
Colors1 billion65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+		feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
System versionAndroid 12BlackBerry OS 4.3
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM6550
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
RAM memory8GB LPDDR532MB SDRAM
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1		96MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100		Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE		Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE		Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12¾m
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF		2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsQCIF (240x180) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.28" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics		feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon		Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0		Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging		feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered264 hours (11 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green• Colors: Titanium, Pink, Black
• Trackball
• BlackBerry maps
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)BlackBerry Curve 8330
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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