BlackBerry Curve 9370
#9511
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9370
Plum Axe
Performance
22.634.9
Camera
11.939.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
10.314.0
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
35.825.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.119.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9370 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 11 mm and weighs 99g, while the Plum Axe is slightly larger at 122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm and weighs 98g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, whereas the Axe offers a 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and 1GB RAM, while the Axe has a more capable 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB RAM, resulting in smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Axe includes autofocus, enhancing photo quality.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1000 mAh, compared to the Axe's 1400 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- Finally, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Axe operates on Android 4.0, offering a different software experience with more app availability on the Axe.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9370
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
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
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
800 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
4GB 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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 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)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
99 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual 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, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass