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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs HTC Droid Eris (A6376)

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

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Compare HTC Droid Eris X BlackBerry Curve 8530 02Points
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points HTC Droid Eris (A6376) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
288MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Droid Eris (A6376)

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Curve 8530} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Droid Eris (A6376)} 16 Advantages HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
128MB SDRAMvs+288MB LPDDR125%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+512MB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)7%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+180 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+3.2"30%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps19 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, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1300 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
13 Common items in both devices
528MHz 32bit Single-core
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
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ModelCurve 8530Droid Eris (A6376)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesVerizon HTC Droid Eris A6376, HTC Droid Eris CDMA
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date11/20/200911/6/2009
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)56 x 113 millimeters (2.2 x 4.45 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI180 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM288MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB512MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours3.5 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)373 hours (15.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Droid Eris (A6376)
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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