BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs LG Optimus M (MS690)

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

6/6/2013 7:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:38 PM

Compare LG Optimus M X BlackBerry Curve 8530 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

12Points LG Optimus M (MS690) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus M (MS690)

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!

3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530	vs	12 Advantages LG Optimus M (MS690)
+256MB71% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)15% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+600MHz 32bit Single-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
320x240 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
163 PPI	vs	+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) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 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
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

65 thousand

Only digital zoom

2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0

0.153 Mbps

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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Model	Curve 8530	Optimus M (MS690)
Other model names	Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries	MetroPCS LG Optimus M MS690, LG MS690
Country or region available	feature not registered	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	LG
Release date	11/20/2009	11/24/2010
Depth	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	56 x 116 millimeters (2.2 x 4.57 in)
Weight	106 grams (3.71 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.46" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	163 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	512MB
Internal storage	256MB	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	VGA (640x480)
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	252 hours (10.5 days)	337 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
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: Gray • WiFi hotspot • HAC (M4/T3) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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

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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs LG Optimus M (MS690)

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

What's the better phone? LG Optimus M (MS690)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate