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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs NGM Explorer

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

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Compare NGM Explorer 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 NGM Explorer Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
NGM Explorer
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Explorer

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Curve 8530} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Explorer} 23 Advantages NGM Explorer
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)100%
Lighter		vs212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)31%
Thinner		vs18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
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+165 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+3.5"42%
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+VGA (720x480)4 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 HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps46 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+1780 mAh55%
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)
(dedicated 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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
12 Common items in both devices
256MB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
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ModelCurve 8530NGM Explorer
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesNGM Explorer Dual Sim, NGM WeMove Explorer
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNGM
Release date11/20/20097/1/2012
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI165 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 8530NGM Explorer
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: MediaTek MT6573T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage256MB512MB (256MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedTri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (720x480) 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 registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
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 8530NGM Explorer
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
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 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours5 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)160 hours (6.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
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, Red on black, Yellow on black
• 8GB microSD included
• Swiftkey
• WiFi hotspot
• MIL-STD 810G certified
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530NGM Explorer
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.489W/kg (body)
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