BlackBerry Curve 9380
#5069
Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro
#7290Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9380
Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro
Performance
65.559.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
58.958.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.553.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9380 features a compact build with a weight of 98g and dimensions of 109 x 60 x 11.2 mm, while the Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro is slightly heavier at 117g and measures 109 x 52 x 15 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display, but the Vivaz pro offers a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density of approximately 229 ppi compared to the Curve's 188 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by an 806 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, while the Vivaz pro has a 720 MHz CPU and 75MB of RAM, providing a more capable processing experience.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Vivaz pro supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Curve records at 480p.
- The Vivaz pro also has a larger battery capacity of 1200 mAh compared to the Curve's 1000 mAh, likely offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Vivaz pro operates on Symbian Series 60, 5th edition, reflecting different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9380
Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Kanna
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
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 (~229 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
806 MHz
720 MHz, PowerVR SGX GPU
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
75MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
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
720p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery (JM-1)
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
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)
109 x 52 x 15 mm (4.29 x 2.05 x 0.59 in)
Weight
98 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Wisepilot navigation
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Symbian Series 60, 5th edition
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Symbian Series 60, 5th edition
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes