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Microsoft Lumia 430 vs BlackBerry 6230

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 430 vs BlackBerry 6230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 6230 X Microsoft Lumia 430 25Points
4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.6"
MONO

160x100

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 430

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Lumia 430} 25 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 430 vs 6230} 0 Advantage BlackBerry 6230
+1GB1023 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1MB
+8GB (4.5GB available)287 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)89%
Thinner
vs20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
+TFT LCDAdvantage
TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsMonochromatic
+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs2
+480x800 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs160x100 pixels
+233 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs73 PPI
+4"54%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+WVGA (848x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G GSM
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GSM)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP

1 Common items in both devices
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
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ModelLumia 430BlackBerry 6230
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 430 Dual-simT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry 6230, RIM Quark
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandMicrosoftBlackBerry
Release date4/1/20156/1/2003
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
Size (width x height)63.2 x 120.5 millimeters (2.49 x 4.74 in)75 x 113 millimeters (2.95 x 4.45 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
Display typeTFT LCDMonochromatic
Screen size4" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~23.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels160x100 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI73 PPI
Colors16 million2
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
System versionWindows Phone 8.1BlackBerry OS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210ARM 7EJ-S Core
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
RAM memory1GB1MB
Internal storage8GB (4.5GB available)16MB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+feature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.4 hours5 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedNot supported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedMonophonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Black with orange
• Lumia Denim UI
• OneDrive 30GB
• Internet Explorer 11
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 430BlackBerry 6230
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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