Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E) vs BlackBerry Curve 8530

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Metro 360 vs BlackBerry Curve 8530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 5:34 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:51 PM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 8530 X Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

10Points BlackBerry Curve 8530 Compare Samsung Metro 360 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 8530

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	vs	10 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8530
+83 grams (2.91 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	106 grams (3.71 ounces)
+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)22% Thinner	vs	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+167 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	163 PPI
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
312MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+528MHz 32bit Single-core78% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB	vs	+128MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+256MB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
2.4"	vs	+2.46"2% Larger screen
10 apps	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times More apps available to download and use
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1000 mAh	vs	+1150 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

240x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

2G GPRS / 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Change model
Model	Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Curve 8530
Other model names	Samsung Metro 360 Dual Sim B360E	Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries
Country or region available	India, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	1/1/2015	11/20/2009
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	49.5 x 117.3 millimeters (1.95 x 4.62 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	83 grams (2.91 ounces)	106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~30.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	163 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
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
System version	Proprietary OS	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
RAM memory	64MB	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64MB	256MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.048 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	QVGA (320x240)
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
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
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 3GP	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	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	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Brown Java framework	• Colors: Black, Purple • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • BlackBerry maps • OpenGL Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	BlackBerry Curve 8530
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.876W/kg (head), 0.447W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head), 0.551W/kg (body)	feature not registered