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BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs LG K40S (X430EMW)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs LG K40S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K40S X BlackBerry Curve 9380 02Points
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.1"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K40S (X430EMW)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Curve 9380} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs K40S (X430EMW)} 23 Advantages LG K40S (X430EMW)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)90%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
806MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+32GB (18GB available)35 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+276 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+6.1"91%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+3500 mAh185%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
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ModelCurve 9380K40S (X430EMW)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, OrlandoLG K40s LM-X430EMW, LMX430EMW (2GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date12/1/20119/1/2019
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)73.9 x 156.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.15 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI276 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm117°
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours16 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Optical trackpad• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
• DTS:X 3D sound surround
• Eco Playback

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9380LG K40S (X430EMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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