Apple iPhone XS vs BlackBerry Curve 8980
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
BlackBerry Curve 8980
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Curve 8980: 60 g lighter
- iPhone XS:
- 177 g
- Curve 8980:
- 117 g
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Width
Curve 8980: 10.9 mm narrower
- iPhone XS:
- 70.9 mm
- Curve 8980:
- 60 mm
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Screen diagonal
Curve 8980: 3.4 in smaller diagonal
- iPhone XS:
- 5.8 in
- Curve 8980:
- 2.4 in
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Rear camera layout
- iPhone XS:
- Dual
- Curve 8980:
- Single
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Depth
iPhone XS: 5.9 mm thinner
- iPhone XS:
- 7.7 mm
- Curve 8980:
- 13.6 mm
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Height
Curve 8980: 34.6 mm shorter
- iPhone XS:
- 143.6 mm
- Curve 8980:
- 109 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. iPhone XS
- Height:
- 143.6 mm +34.6 mm versus Curve 8980
- Width:
- 70.9 mm +10.9 mm versus Curve 8980
- Depth:
- 7.7 mm
2. Curve 8980
- Height:
- 109 mm
- Width:
- 60 mm
- Depth:
- 13.6 mm +5.9 mm versus iPhone XS
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. iPhone XS
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 82.6 cm²
2. Curve 8980
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 17.8 cm²
iPhone XS has approximately 362.9% more rectangular screen area than Curve 8980.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
iPhone XS: Original memory entry
256GB 4GB · 512GB 4GB
Curve 8980: Original memory entry
256 MB
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. iPhone XS
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Curve 8980
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPhone XS | Curve 8980 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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Unknown |
| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPhone XS | Curve 8980 |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
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Unknown |
| Display colors |
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Unknown |
| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPhone XS | Curve 8980 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Main Score * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Photo * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Video * |
|
Unknown |
| DxOMark Selfie Score * |
|
Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
General specs
| Specification | iPhone XS | Curve 8980 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
| Body build |
|
Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone XS | Curve 8980 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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Unknown |
| Speed |
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Unknown |
| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | iPhone XS | Curve 8980 |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | iPhone XS | Curve 8980 |
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| Dop |
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