Asus M530w
#5555
BlackBerry Curve 8310
#7469Category Breakdown
Asus M530w
BlackBerry Curve 8310
Performance
64.059.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.753.3
Summary
- The Asus M530w features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the BlackBerry Curve 8310 has a 2.5-inch display of the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M530w is powered by a 416 MHz Intel XScale PXA270 CPU and offers 256MB of RAM, compared to the Curve 8310's 312 MHz Intel XScale PXA272 CPU and 64MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Curve 8310 lacks video recording capabilities, whereas the M530w supports it.
- The M530w has a slightly larger 1200 mAh battery compared to the Curve's 1100 mAh.
- Software-wise, the M530w runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard, while the Curve operates on BlackBerry OS, which is known for its messaging capabilities.
- The M530w lacks a headphone jack, unlike the Curve 8310, which includes one.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus M530w
BlackBerry Curve 8310
General
Release Date
2008
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.5"
Type
TFT , 65K colors
65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 416 MHz
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB 64MB RAM
64MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
117 x 65 x 13.8 mm (4.61 x 2.56 x 0.54 in)
107 x 60 x 15.5 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.61 in)
Weight
135 g
111 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard
BlackBerry OS
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard
BlackBerry OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes