BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Samsung Galaxy A80 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2019 7:50 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 X BlackBerry Curve 8530 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)

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!

4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530	vs	29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)108% Lighter	vs	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X63 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+128GB (108GB available)431 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)49% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels33 times Higher resolution screen
163 PPI	vs	+393 PPI141% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"	vs	+6.7"172% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP28 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(triple front camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3921 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, ANT+, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+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/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

5 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Other model names	Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries	Galaxy A80 SM-A805F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	11/20/2009	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019
Depth	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight	106 grams (3.71 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.46" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	163 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution	Not supported	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	252 hours (10.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Purple • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • BlackBerry maps • OpenGL Java framework	• Colors: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 8530	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.3W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.22W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)