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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X BlackBerry Curve 8530 02Points
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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19Points Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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Curve 8530} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
+256MB62%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (158MB available)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)18%
Lighter		vs125 grams (4.38 ounces)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)11%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+165 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+3.5"42%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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 0vs+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps19 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, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1650 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
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+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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ModelCurve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesSamsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)ChinaIndia
(Global, International), China, India
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date11/20/20092/1/2012
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI165 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 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB
Internal storage256MB512MB (158MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedDual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QVGA (320x240)
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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours7 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, 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: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Smile Shot/Panorama
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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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