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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs LG Optimus F5 (P875)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs LG Optimus F5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus F5 (P875)

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Curve 8530} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Optimus F5 (P875)} 23 Advantages LG Optimus F5 (P875)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core173%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+8GB (5GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)49%
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+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+256 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+4.3"75%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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) 100 Mbps653 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+2150 mAh87%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

6 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
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ModelCurve 8530Optimus F5 (P875)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesLG P875 Optimus F5 4G LTE, LG Optimus F5 P875
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date11/20/20094/1/2013
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)64.5 x 126 millimeters (2.54 x 4.96 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.46" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI256 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 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 Lite
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 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 registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh2150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours8 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
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: Black, White
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530LG Optimus F5 (P875)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.47W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)
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