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Micromax A25 (Smarty) vs BlackBerry Curve 8530

Side by side comparison between Micromax A25 vs BlackBerry Curve 8530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X Micromax A25 (Smarty) 14Points
Micromax A25 (Smarty)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1280
mAh

(Removable)

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05Points BlackBerry Curve 8530 Compare Micromax A25 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? Micromax A25 (Smarty)

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A25 (Smarty)} 14 Advantages Micromax A25 (Smarty) vs Curve 8530} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530
+1GHz 32bit Single-core80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)4%
Lighter		vs106 grams (3.71 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)7%
Thinner		vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+2.8"14%
Larger screen		vs2.46"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster		vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps54%
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
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1280 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+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
512MB (120MB available)vs+256MB113%
More internal storage for applications and files
143 PPIvs+163 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1.3MPvs+(back) 2MP46%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
240x320 pixels
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
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ModelA25 (Smarty)Curve 8530
Other model namesMicromax Smarty A25, Micromax A25 SmartyVerizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries
Country or region availableIndia
India		feature not registered
BrandMicromaxBlackBerry
Release date10/1/201211/20/2009
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 104.5 millimeters (2.2 x 4.11 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI163 PPI
Colors260 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadBlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6515 (40nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531 Ultra 522MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
RAM memory256MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (120MB available)256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Back camera (main camera)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 30 fpsQVGA (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 focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Micromax A25 (Smarty)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

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
SensorsAccelerometerNot supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1280 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours4.5 hours
Standby180 hours (7.5 days)252 hours (10.5 days)

➕ Other features

Micromax A25 (Smarty)BlackBerry Curve 8530
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Micromax A25 (Smarty)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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