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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia N79

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Nokia N79 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N79 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
15Points Nokia N79 Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Nokia N79
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N79

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Curve 8530} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs N79} 15 Advantages Nokia N79
+528MHz 32bit Single-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs369MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs50MB
+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8%
Thinner		vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+2.46"2%
Larger screen		vs2.4"
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
106 grams (3.71 ounces)vs+97 grams (3.4 ounces)9%
Lighter
65 thousandvs+16 million245 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)
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
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) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps23 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1200 mAh4%
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
12 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
320x240 pixels
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
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ModelCurve 8530Nokia N79
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesNokia N79 RM-348
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/20/200910/9/2008
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)49 x 110 millimeters (1.93 x 4.33 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI167 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 N79
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Nokia Rapido Y
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB50MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
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 Mbps3.6 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
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED 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 registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedCIF (352x288)
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 N79
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Battery capacity1150 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours3.5 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
Java framework		• Colors: Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
• 4GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• DLNA
• Dedicated multimedia button
• Nokia Maps 2.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Nokia N79
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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