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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 X BlackBerry Curve 8530 05Points
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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16Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

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Curve 8530} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Xperia X2} 16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
+256MB133%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (110MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)46%
Lighter		vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)15%
Thinner		vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)1399 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50 apps (Windows Mobile)
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
320x240 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+292 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+3.2"30%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
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
QVGA (320x240)vs+WVGA (800x480)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps46 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light 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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
10 Common items in both devices
528MHz 32bit Single-core
TFT LCD
65 thousand
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
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ModelCurve 8530Xperia X2
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesSony Ericsson Xperia X2i, X2a, SE Vulcan
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySony Ericsson
Release date11/20/20091/5/2010
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)54 x 110 millimeters (2.13 x 4.33 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI292 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Titanium
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB512MB (110MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
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 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Xperia X2
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)WVGA (800x480) 30 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 Xperia X2
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQVGA (320x240)
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 Xperia X2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV9
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity1150 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours6 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)640 hours (26.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
• Java framework		• Colors: Elegant Black, Modern Silver
• 4GB SanDisk microSD included
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• Pocket Office
• Stereo FM via software update
• Videocall functionality via software update
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
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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