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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Samsung Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Z1 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)

vs
25Points Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
PLS

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)

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} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)} 25 Advantages Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs112 grams (3.92 ounces)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)46 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1500 apps
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core160%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+768MB5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+4GB (2GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)43%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+233 PPI43%
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) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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+ 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+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1500 mAh30%
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
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+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+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
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ModelCurve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesSamsung Z1 SM-Z130H/DS, Samsung Z1 Dual Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date11/20/20091/14/2015
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)63.2 x 120.4 millimeters (2.49 x 4.74 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT PLS
Screen size2.46" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI233 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 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Tizen 2.3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Spreadtrum SC7727S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM768MB
Internal storage256MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
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 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
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 supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (640x480)
FlashNot supportedLED 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 supportedfeature not registered
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + 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 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours8 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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: White, Black, Wine Red
• Dropbox 50GB
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Samsung Z1 (Duos SM-Z130H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.537W/kg (head), 0.902W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.709W/kg (head), 0.672W/kg (body)
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