Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) vs BlackBerry Curve 8530

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 mini vs BlackBerry Curve 8530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2018 10:02 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

01Point BlackBerry Curve 8530 Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini 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 S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)

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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	vs	1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8530
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	528MHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR211 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+8GB (5GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)55% 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
+540x960 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+256 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	163 PPI
+4.3"75% Larger screen	vs	2.46"
+(back) 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps979 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, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1900 mAh65% 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
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
107 grams (3.75 ounces)	vs	+106 grams (3.71 ounces)1% Lighter

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging

MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
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Model	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	Curve 8530
Other model names	Galaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195i	Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2015	11/20/2009
Depth	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	163 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	256MB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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 S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: White Frost, Black Mist Java framework	• Colors: Black, Purple • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • BlackBerry maps • OpenGL Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.678W/kg (head), 0.503W/kg (body)	feature not registered