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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Apple iPhone SE (32GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone SE X BlackBerry Curve 8530 03Points
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Apple iPhone SE (32GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE (32GB)

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 8530} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs iPhone SE (32GB)} 26 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)7%
Lighter		vs113 grams (3.96 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+32GB (27GB available)107 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)83%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+640x1136 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+326 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+4"63%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 12MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps979 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1642 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
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ModelCurve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesiPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date11/20/20093/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size2.46" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI326 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0iOS 9.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762764bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256MB32GB (27GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724)
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
A1662 model:
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29)
A1723/A1724 model:
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1642 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours14 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
• Java framework		• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• AirDrop
• FaceTime
• iCloud
• Siri
• Touch ID

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530iPhone SE (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)
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