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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic X BlackBerry Curve 8530 09Points
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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13Points Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)

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Curve 8530} 9 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)} 13 Advantages Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
+528MHz 32bit Single-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB (70MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)1%
Lighter		vs107 grams (3.75 ounces)
+QVGA (320x240)98%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (220x176)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1150 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1000 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)7%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+253 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+2.9"18%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
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
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps151%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
10 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
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ModelCurve 85305530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesNokia 5530 RM-504
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/20/20098/6/2009
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches2.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI253 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 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB256MB (70MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QCIF (220x176) 15 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 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 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
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 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, 3GP, WMV, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1150 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours5 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
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 supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
Java framework		• Colors: Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white
• 4GB microSD included
• Sim Application Toolkit
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
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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