Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M) vs BlackBerry Curve 8530

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A33 vs BlackBerry Curve 8530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2022 2:51 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:55 AM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points BlackBerry Curve 8530 Compare Samsung Galaxy A33 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	vs	3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	528MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+128GB (101GB available)403 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)72% Thinner	vs	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels33 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+411 PPI152% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	163 PPI
+6.4"160% Larger screen	vs	2.46"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP32 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps13071 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	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+106 grams (3.71 ounces)75% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

5 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging

USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
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Model	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	Curve 8530
Other model names	Galaxy A33 5G SM-A336M Single-SIM NFC	Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	4/20/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	11/20/2009
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 159.7 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	163 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
System version	Android 12	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 354420 (v8), 394918 (v9) Geekbench: 1900 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	256MB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Black, Purple • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • BlackBerry maps • OpenGL • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered