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Wileyfox Swift vs BlackBerry Curve 8530

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

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5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point BlackBerry Curve 8530 Compare Wileyfox Swift X
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Wileyfox Swift

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!

Swift} 26 Advantages Wileyfox Swift vs Curve 8530} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8530
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)47 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)48%
Thinner
vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+294 PPI80%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs163 PPI
+5"103%
Larger screen
vs2.46"
+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+2000000 apps (Google Play Store)28 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G 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
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2500 mAh117%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+106 grams (3.71 ounces)27%
Lighter

6 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
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ModelWileyfox SwiftCurve 8530
Other model namesWileyfox Swift 4G Dual-Sim, Wileyfox Swift 1 WFSW5015-01/02Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint Curve 8530, RIM Aries
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandWileyfoxBlackBerry
Release date9/1/201511/20/2009
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 141.15 millimeters (2.8 x 5.56 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI163 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updateCyanogenMod 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
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 / Upload150/50 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours4.5 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)252 hours (10.5 days)

➕ Other features

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LED notification
• Samsung S5K3M2 back camera sensor
• Slow motion 1080p@60fps
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Purple
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• OpenGL
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Wileyfox SwiftBlackBerry Curve 8530
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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