BlackBerry Curve 9380
#8482
ZTE Nova 3.5
#6956Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9380
ZTE Nova 3.5
Performance
52.652.1
Camera
11.939.6
Display
16.333.5
Battery
3.11.6
Build
14.80.2
Connectivity
25.125.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.021.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9380 features a solid build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 11.2 mm and weighs 98g, while the ZTE Nova 3.5 is slightly larger at 112.4 x 59.9 x 11 mm but weighs less, though the weight is unspecified.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, but the Curve has a larger 3.2-inch screen compared to the Nova's 3.5-inch display, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by an 806 MHz CPU, slightly outperforming the Nova's 800 MHz CPU, with both having 512MB RAM.
- The Curve's camera is superior at 5 MP compared to the Nova's 3.15 MP, though neither offers advanced features like OIS.
- Battery capacity is not specified for the Nova, while the Curve has a 1,000 mAh battery.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Nova operates on Android 4.0, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9380
ZTE Nova 3.5
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~188 ppi density)
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~171 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
806 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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
1 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery (JM-1)
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 11.2 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)
112.4 x 59.9 x 11 mm (4.43 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)
Weight
98 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.38 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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
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
Proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass