BlackBerry Curve 9370
#9511
Huawei Ascend G312
#7342Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9370
Huawei Ascend G312
Performance
22.633.9
Camera
11.939.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
10.315.2
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
35.823.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.119.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9370 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 11 mm and weighs 99g, while the Huawei Ascend G312 is slightly larger at 122.5 x 62.5 x 10.5 mm and weighs 140g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, compared to the G312's 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and 1GB RAM, whereas the G312 offers a more powerful 1.4 GHz CPU and 4GB RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without OIS, but the G312 features autofocus, which may improve image quality.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1000 mAh, while the G312 has a larger 1500 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, providing a different software experience compared to the G312, which operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), allowing for a wider range of applications and user interface options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9370
Huawei Ascend G312
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
Display
Size
2.44"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
800 MHz
1.4 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 11 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)
122.5 x 62.5 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
Weight
99 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer