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HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs BlackBerry Curve 8530

Side by side comparison between HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs BlackBerry Curve 8530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X HTC EVO 4G (A9292) 22Points
HTC EVO 4G (A9292)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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01Point BlackBerry Curve 8530 Compare HTC EVO 4G (A9292) X
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC EVO 4G (A9292)

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EVO 4G (A9292)} 22 Advantages HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs Curve 8530} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8530
+1GHz 32bit Single-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+1GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)7%
Thinner		vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x240 pixels
+217 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs163 PPI
+4.3"75%
Larger screen		vs2.46"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster		vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps489 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+106 grams (3.71 ounces)60%
Lighter
13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
65 thousand
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
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ModelEVO 4G (A9292)Curve 8530
Other model namesSprint HTC EVO 4G A9292, HTC EVO 4G Sprint, HTC SupersonicVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCBlackBerry
Release date6/4/201011/20/2009
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 122 millimeters (2.6 x 4.8 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI163 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairBlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD865032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
RAM memory512MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage1GB256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)QVGA (320x240)
FlashDual-LED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot 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

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours4.5 hours
Standby146 hours (6.1 days)252 hours (10.5 days)

➕ Other features

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• WiFi router
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Curve 8530
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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