BlackBerry Curve 8980 vs O2 XDA Zest
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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
XDA Zest: 14.5 g lighter
- Curve 8980:
- 117 g
- XDA Zest:
- 102.5 g
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Screen diagonal
Curve 8980: 0.4 in smaller diagonal
- Curve 8980:
- 2.4 in
- XDA Zest:
- 2.8 in
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Depth
Curve 8980: 2.9 mm thinner
- Curve 8980:
- 13.6 mm
- XDA Zest:
- 16.5 mm
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Height
XDA Zest: 7 mm shorter
- Curve 8980:
- 109 mm
- XDA Zest:
- 102 mm
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Release year
- Curve 8980:
- 2012
- XDA Zest:
- 2008
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. Curve 8980
- Height:
- 109 mm +7 mm versus XDA Zest
- Width:
- 60 mm
- Depth:
- 13.6 mm
2. XDA Zest
- Height:
- 102 mm
- Width:
- 60.5 mm
- Depth:
- 16.5 mm +2.9 mm versus Curve 8980
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. Curve 8980
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 17.8 cm²
2. XDA Zest
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
XDA Zest has approximately 36.1% 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.
Curve 8980: Original memory entry
256 MB
XDA Zest: Original memory entry
128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Curve 8980
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. XDA Zest
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 16 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 | Curve 8980 | XDA Zest |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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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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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Curve 8980 | XDA Zest |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Unknown |
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| Display colors | Unknown |
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| 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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Camera and Video
| Specification | Curve 8980 | XDA Zest |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
| Specification | Curve 8980 | XDA Zest |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Curve 8980 | XDA Zest |
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| 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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Unknown |
| Battery life | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Curve 8980 | XDA Zest |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network | Unknown |
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| Speed | Unknown |
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| 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 |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Curve 8980 | XDA Zest |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Curve 8980 | XDA Zest |
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| Dop |
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