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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs T-Mobile Rapport

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs T-Mobile Rapport phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare T-Mobile Rapport 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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14Points T-Mobile Rapport Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X
T-Mobile Rapport
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile Rapport

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 Rapport} 14 Advantages T-Mobile Rapport
+256MB113%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (120MB available)
+163 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs143 PPI
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
106 grams (3.71 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)6%
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
2.46"vs+2.8"14%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main 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 HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps46 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 sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1200 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
14 Common items in both devices
528MHz 32bit Single-core
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
320x240 pixels
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
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ModelCurve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesHuawei IDEOS X1 U8180, Huawei Gaga, T-Mobile Rapport
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryT-Mobile
Release date11/20/200910/1/2011
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)56 x 104 millimeters (2.2 x 4.09 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI143 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 8530T-Mobile Rapport
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.2.2 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB512MB (120MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
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 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 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QVGA (320x240) 24 fps
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 supportedNot supported
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 8530T-Mobile Rapport
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 8530T-Mobile Rapport
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 8530T-Mobile Rapport
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours4 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), 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
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530T-Mobile Rapport
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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