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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Sony Xperia V (LT25c)

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

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BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Sony Xperia V (LT25c) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia V (LT25c)

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} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Xperia V (LT25c)} 28 Advantages Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+8GB (5GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)30%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+342 PPI110%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+4.3"75%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 13MP6 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+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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 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, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1750 mAh52%
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
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
9 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+2 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
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ModelCurve 8530Xperia V (LT25c)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesSony Xperia V LT25, Sony LT25c, Sony Tsubasa Xin
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date11/20/200911/26/2012
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI342 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA800
Battery capacity1150 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours7 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, 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, White, Pink
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Reality Display
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi Direct
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530Sony Xperia V (LT25c)
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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