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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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Curve 8530} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Lumia 530 (RM-1017)} 21 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)22%
Lighter		vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+4GB15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)19%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+245 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+4"63%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)vs+FWVGA (854x480)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps136 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1430 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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ModelCurve 8530Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesNokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/20/20098/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI245 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB4GB
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
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 registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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 Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1150 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours10 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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, 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: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
• 15GB free storage OneDrive
• Internet Explorer 11
• Skype, Viber, LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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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