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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Motorola Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Motorola Moto G51 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G51 X BlackBerry Curve 8530 02Points
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Motorola Moto G51 (64GB/4GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
6.8"
IPS

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)

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!

Curve 8530} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)} 30 Advantages Motorola Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)96%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 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+4GB LPDDR4X31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+64GB (48GB available)191 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)53%
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+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+387 PPI137%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+6.8"176%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP30 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) 13MPAdvantage
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+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps13071 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, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
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ModelCurve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesLenovo Moto G51 5G (XT2171-1, XT2171-2, XT2171-3)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date11/20/200911/30/2021, Announced: 11/3/2021
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)76.5 x 170.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.71 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.46" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI387 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMy UX

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ (SM4350-AC) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 460 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 460 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 619
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.1 + 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 registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
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 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
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: Indigo Blue, Aqua Blue, Bright Silver

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Moto G51 (64GB/4GB)
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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