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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Sony Ericsson G900

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Sony Ericsson G900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson G900 X BlackBerry Curve 8530 09Points
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Sony Ericsson G900 Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Sony Ericsson G900
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson G900

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Curve 8530} 9 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs G900} 13 Advantages Sony Ericsson G900
+528MHz 32bit Single-core167%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs208MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB60%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB (160MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 8GB Memory Stick micro M2
+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)
+1150 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs950 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
106 grams (3.71 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)7%
Lighter
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)7%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 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+LED flashAdvantage
The 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
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G UMTSAdvantage
The 3G UMTS network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps151%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
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
11 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
TFT LCD
320x240 pixels
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
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ModelCurve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesSony Ericsson G900, SE Tyra
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySony Ericsson
Release date11/20/20095/1/2008
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)49 x 106 millimeters (1.93 x 4.17 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~34.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI167 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Symbian 9.1 S60 3rd Edition
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Philips Nexperia PNX4008
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 208MHz ARM926EJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB256MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
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 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedTri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, GPRS, UMTS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
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 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 8530Sony Ericsson G900
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 8530Sony Ericsson G900
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
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, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
SensorsNot supportedNot supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-33
Battery capacity1150 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours12 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
Java framework		• Colors: Dark Red, Dark Brown
• Touch focus
• StickyNotes
• TrackID music recognition
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson G900
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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