Nokia 5220 XpressMusic vs BlackBerry Curve 8330

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5220 XpressMusic vs BlackBerry Curve 8330 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2013 7:34 PM, updated: 6/17/2013 12:20 AM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 8330 X Nokia 5220 XpressMusic 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

08Points BlackBerry Curve 8330 Compare Nokia 5220 XpressMusic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 8330

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	vs	8 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8330
+78 grams (2.73 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)43% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+200 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	160 PPI
+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster	vs	2G 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
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
231MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+312MHz 32bit Single-core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB (30MB available)	vs	+96MB2 times More internal storage for applications and files
2"	vs	+2.5"25% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+QCIF (240x180)70% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAh	vs	+1150 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

13 Common items in both devices

32MB SDRAM

Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

240x320 pixels

(back) 2MP

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
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Model	5220 XpressMusic	Curve 8330
Other model names	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330, Sprint Curve 8330
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	BlackBerry
Release date	7/15/2008	4/1/2008
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	43.5 x 110.5 millimeters (1.71 x 4.35 in)	61 x 106.6 millimeters (2.4 x 4.2 in)
Weight	78 grams (2.73 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~25.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~29.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	200 PPI	160 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
System version	Nokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1	BlackBerry OS 4.3
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm MSM6550
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 231MHz ARM9 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	32MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64MB (30MB available)	96MB
External storage	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144) 7 fps	QCIF (240x180) 15 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
Sensors	Not supported	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5CT	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.2 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	406 hours (16.9 days)	264 hours (11 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Red, Green • Nokia 512MB microSD included Java framework	• Colors: Titanium, Pink, Black • Trackball • BlackBerry maps Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5220 XpressMusic	BlackBerry Curve 8330
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Nokia 5220 XpressMusic vs BlackBerry Curve 8330

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5220 XpressMusic vs BlackBerry Curve 8330 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 8330

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate