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Huawei Boulder (U8350) vs BlackBerry Curve 8530

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

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X Huawei Boulder (U8350) 14Points
Huawei Boulder (U8350)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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03Points BlackBerry Curve 8530 Compare Huawei Boulder 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? Huawei Boulder (U8350)

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Boulder (U8350)} 14 Advantages Huawei Boulder (U8350) vs Curve 8530} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530
+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)40%
Thinner		vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+2.6"6%
Larger screen		vs2.46"
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+CIF (352x288)32%
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)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster		vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps46 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, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1200 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+FMAdvantage
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		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
512MB (167MB available)vs+256MB53%
More internal storage for applications and files
112 grams (3.92 ounces)vs+106 grams (3.71 ounces)6%
Lighter
154 PPIvs+163 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
13 Common items in both devices
528MHz 32bit Single-core
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
320x240 pixels
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
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ModelBoulder (U8350)Curve 8530
Other model namesHuawei Boulder U8350, Huawei U8350Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHuaweiBlackBerry
Release date10/1/201111/20/2009
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)62.8 x 115 millimeters (2.47 x 4.53 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI163 PPI
Colors260 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
System versionAndroid 2.2.2 FroyoBlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
RAM memory256MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (167MB available)256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACDMA2000 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

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288)QVGA (320x240)
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

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
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

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HB5I1H		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered252 hours (10.5 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• HD Voice
• Signal Boost (UMA)
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Boulder (U8350)BlackBerry Curve 8530
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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