BlackBerry Curve 9370
#9511
Motorola DEFY XT535
#9210Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9370
Motorola DEFY XT535
Performance
22.630.1
Camera
11.912.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
10.316.4
Build
14.30.1
Connectivity
35.829.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.113.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9370 features a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the Motorola DEFY XT535 offers a larger 3.7-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the DEFY XT535 has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU compared to the Curve's 800 MHz, although both devices have 1GB of RAM.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5 MP rear camera, but the DEFY XT535 includes autofocus, which may enhance photo quality.
- The Curve 9370 has a smaller 1000 mAh battery, whereas the DEFY XT535 has a more robust 1650 mAh battery, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the DEFY XT535 operates on Android 2.3.7, offering different user experiences and app ecosystems.
- The build quality is comparable, with the Curve being slightly lighter at 99g versus the DEFY's 115g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9370
Motorola DEFY XT535
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.44"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227A-0 AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
1GB 512MB 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
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
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)
115 x 58.5 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.30 x 0.47 in)
Weight
99 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Brown, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
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, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass