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BlackBerry Curve 9310 vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9310 vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X BlackBerry Curve 9310 05Points
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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15Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9310 X
Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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Curve 9310} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9310 vs Lumia 530 (RM-1017)} 15 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)24%
Lighter		vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1450 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1430 mAh
1x 800MHzvs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)121%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (91MB available)vs+4GB (2.5GB available)27 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)9%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
164 PPIvs+245 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+4"64%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
VGA (640x480)vs+FWVGA (854x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
12 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR2
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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ModelCurve 9310Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 9310 Verizon CDMANokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date7/12/20128/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)164 PPI245 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.1Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (91MB available)4GB (2.5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM
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 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass		Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1450 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours10 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Optical trackpad
• BBM		• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype, Viber, WhatsApp

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9310Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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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