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BlackBerry Curve 9310 vs BlackBerry Storm (9530)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9310 vs BlackBerry Storm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Storm X BlackBerry Curve 9310 12Points
BlackBerry Curve 9310
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

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08Points BlackBerry Storm (9530) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9310 X
BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 9310

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Curve 9310} 12 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9310 vs Storm (9530)} 8 Advantages BlackBerry Storm (9530)
+1x 800MHz44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)49%
Lighter		vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)10%
Thinner		vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+VGA (640x480)100%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHVGA (480x320)
+BlackBerry OS 7.1Advantage
BlackBerry OS 7.1 is newer and safer		vsBlackBerry OS 4.7
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1450 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
512MB (91MB available)vs+1GB10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
320x240 pixelsvs+360x480 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
164 PPIvs+185 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+3.25"33%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
65 thousand
(back) 3.1MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
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ModelCurve 9310Storm (9530)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 9310 Verizon CDMAVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date7/12/201211/21/2008
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels360x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)164 PPI185 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 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.1BlackBerry OS 4.7
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
RAM memory512MB128MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (91MB available)1GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsHVGA (480x320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
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 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, AMR, 3GP, 3GPP, OGGMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1450 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours5.5 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Optical trackpad
• BBM		• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9310BlackBerry Storm (9530)
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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