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Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) vs BlackBerry Curve 8530

Side by side comparison between Huawei P Smart (2021) 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 P Smart 2021 (L22B) 28Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)

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P Smart 2021 (L22B)} 28 Advantages Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) vs Curve 8530} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR431 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+128GB (110GB available)439 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)50%
Thinner
vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+395 PPI142%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs163 PPI
+6.67"171%
Larger screen
vs2.46"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP30 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps2613 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, Compass, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh3 times
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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
206 grams (7.21 ounces)vs+106 grams (3.71 ounces)94%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
 
ModelHuawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Curve 8530
Other model namesHuawei P Smart 2021 (PPA-L22B, Peppa-L22B, PPA-LX2) Dual-SIMVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandHuaweiBlackBerry
Release date9/28/202011/20/2009
Depth9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)76.88 x 165.65 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight206 grams (7.21 ounces)106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.67" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI163 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
System versionAndroid 10BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceEMUI 10.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710A (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G51 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 169253 (v8)
Geekbench: 1334 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4128MB SDRAM
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256MB
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/50 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)4.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered252 hours (10.5 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Blush Gold
• Protective film included
• Protective cover included
• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)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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