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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Google Pixel 4a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4a 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
28Points Google Pixel 4a (G025J) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.81"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

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Curve 8530} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Pixel 4a (G025J)} 28 Advantages Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)35%
Lighter		vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+6GB LPDDR4X47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+128GB (109GB available)435 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)70%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+444 PPI172%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+5.81"136%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 12.2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3921 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, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+3140 mAh173%
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+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
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
5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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ModelCurve 8530Pixel 4a (G025J)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesGoogle Pixel 4a G025J, HTC Sunfish
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryGoogle
Release date11/20/20098/20/2020, Announced: 8/3/2020
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)69.4 x 144 millimeters (2.73 x 5.67 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Display typeTFT LCDOLED
Screen size2.46" inches5.81" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI444 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 268714 (v8)
Geekbench: 6426 (v4.4), 1626 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps600/75 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
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh3140 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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: Just Black, Barely Blue
Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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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