BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Blu Vivo X

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

3/8/2018 11:53 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:36 AM

Compare Blu Vivo X X BlackBerry Curve 8530 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Blu Vivo X Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4010
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo X

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!

2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530	vs	28 Advantages Blu Vivo X
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)77% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+64GB (50GB available)199 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)70% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
163 PPI	vs	+268 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"	vs	+6"144% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MPAdvantage 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 0	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1960 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+4010 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage 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

MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
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Model	Curve 8530	Vivo X
Other model names	Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries	BLU VIVO 10 V0230WW
Country or region available	feature not registered	Canada, Spain, USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Blu
Release date	11/20/2009	2/1/2018
Depth	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	76.8 x 160 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	106 grams (3.71 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.46" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	163 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	520nits[peak] 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	Sony IMX376 sensor
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP 1/4"1.12µm120°
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.78" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	4010 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	22 hours
Standby	252 hours (10.5 days)	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Purple • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • BlackBerry maps • OpenGL Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Blu Vivo X
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered