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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia Lumia 920

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia Lumia 920 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X BlackBerry Curve 8530 03Points
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Nokia Lumia 920 Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Nokia Lumia 920
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 920

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} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Lumia 920} 27 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)75%
Lighter		vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+32GB127 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)30%
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+768x1280 pixels12 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+332 PPI104%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+4.5"83%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8.7MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
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+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps653 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 sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+2000 mAh74%
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
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 [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
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ModelCurve 8530Lumia 920
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesNokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia Phi
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/20/200911/1/2012
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.46" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI332 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 920
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3552x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
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 registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 920
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours10 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
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: Black, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Wireless charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G Mobile Hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia Lumia 920
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head)
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