BlackBerry Curve 8980
#8099
Unnecto Drone XS
#6138Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8980
Unnecto Drone XS
Performance
36.130.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.953.5
Battery
1.611.6
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
17.026.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
16.325.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8980 features a compact build with a 2.4-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the Unnecto Drone XS, which has a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is limited with 256MB of RAM, while the Drone XS has 4GB of RAM and a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have similar rear camera specifications at around 3 MP, but the Drone XS supports 720p video recording and includes a 1.3 MP selfie camera, absent in the Curve.
- The Curve's battery capacity is unspecified, while the Drone XS has a 1100 mAh battery, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, while the Drone XS operates on Android 4.4 (KitKat), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8980
Unnecto Drone XS
General
Release Date
2012
2016
Announced
2012
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
3.5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
256MB
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 1100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.6 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
115 x 61 x 10.5 mm (4.53 x 2.40 x 0.41 in)
Weight
117 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity