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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia 3310 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3310 3G X BlackBerry Curve 8530 06Points
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)

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Curve 8530} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs 3310 3G (TA-1006)} 11 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
+528MHz 32bit Single-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs460MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128MB (64MB available)
+2.46"2%
Larger screen		vs2.4"
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster		vsNot supported
106 grams (3.71 ounces)vs+88 grams (3.08 ounces)20%
Lighter
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)4%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
163 PPIvs+167 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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
1150 mAhvs+1200 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
320x240 pixels
(back) 2MP
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
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ModelCurve 85303310 3G (TA-1006)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesHMD Nokia 3310 2017 Dual-sim TA-1006, TA-1006
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/20/20099/30/2017
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)88 grams (3.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI167 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Nokia Series OS 30+
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
RAM memory128MB SDRAMfeature not registered
Internal storage256MB128MB (64MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedDual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
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
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (640x480) 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
SensorsNot supportedNot supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4UL
Battery capacity1150 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours6.5 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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: Warm Red, Azure, Yellow, Charcoa
• Gameloft Snake Xenzia
• WH-108 headset
• Flashlight

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)
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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