BlackBerry Curve 9380
#5069
Nokia N97
#7907Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9380
Nokia N97
Performance
65.557.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
58.958.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.553.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9380 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 11.2 mm and weighs 98g, while the Nokia N97 is larger at 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm and weighs 150g.
- The Curve has a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, whereas the N97 offers a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, providing better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by an 806 MHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, while the N97 runs on a 434 MHz CPU with 128MB of RAM, resulting in a more limited performance.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the N97 includes autofocus and can record video at 30fps, compared to the Curve's 480p video capability.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1,000 mAh, significantly lower than the N97's 1,500 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the N97 operates on Symbian 9.4, with the latter also featuring stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9380
Nokia N97
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~188 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
806 MHz
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
32GB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
VGA@15fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery (JM-1)
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 11.2 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)
117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm, 88 cc (4.61 x 2.18 x 0.63 in)
Weight
98 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes