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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs ZTE Anthem 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)

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Curve 8530} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs Anthem 4G (N910)} 22 Advantages ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)79%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core173%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+4GB (2.29GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+13.7 millimeters (0.54 inches)1%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+217 PPI33%
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) 5MP156%
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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps653 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, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1780 mAh55%
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+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 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 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
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ModelCurve 8530Anthem 4G (N910)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM AriesZTE Anthem 4G N910 for MetroPCS, ZTE Q78
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryZTE
Release date11/20/20099/1/2012
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)13.7 millimeters (0.54 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)68.1 x 130.1 millimeters (2.68 x 5.12 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI217 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 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8660
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB4GB (2.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
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 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
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 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
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 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
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 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours4.3 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)260 hours (10.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
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
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Touch focus
• Dolby mobile sound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8530ZTE Anthem 4G (N910)
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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