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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Blu R1 Plus (32GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Blu R1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu R1 Plus X BlackBerry Curve 8530 02Points
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R1 Plus (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} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs R1 Plus (32GB)} 26 Advantages Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)80%
Lighter
vs191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR323 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+32GB (22GB available)87 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)32%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT 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+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+267 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+5.5"124%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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
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, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+4000 mAh2 times
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.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
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ModelCurve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesBlu R1 Plus 3GB/32GB, Blu R1 Plus R0070UU, R0071UU
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryBlu
Release date11/20/20094/1/2017
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.46" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI267 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762764bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,12,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours22 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)650 hours (27.1 days)

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Purple
โ€ข Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข OpenGL
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Aluminum body
โ€ข 2.5D curved glass screen
โ€ข Screen protector included
โ€ข Silicon Case included

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Blu R1 Plus (32GB)
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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