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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)

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

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Compare HTC Rhyme 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
23Points HTC Rhyme (ADR6330) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)

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Curve 8530} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Rhyme (ADR6330)} 23 Advantages HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+768MB LPDDR25 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+4GB (1GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10.85 millimeters (0.43 inches)28%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super 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+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+252 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+3.7"50%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 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+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, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1600 mAh39%
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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
8 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
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 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
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ModelCurve 8530Rhyme (ADR6330)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesVerizon HTC Rhyme ADR6330, HTC Rhyme CDMA, HTC Bliss
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date11/20/20099/29/2011
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)10.85 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)60.8 x 119 millimeters (2.39 x 4.69 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size2.46" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI252 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB4GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
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 Rhyme (ADR6330)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
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 registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 Rhyme (ADR6330)
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (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 Rhyme (ADR6330)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours8 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)340 hours (14.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
Java framework		• Colors: Plum purple
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI 3.5
• HAC M4/T4
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot up to 5 devices
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
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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