Asus M530w
#8410
BlackBerry Curve 8520
#9322Category Breakdown
Asus M530w
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Performance
35.135.1
Camera
39.610.6
Display
26.922.1
Battery
12.311.9
Build
0.214.6
Connectivity
14.411.2
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
15.212.6
Summary
- The Asus M530w features a slightly smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the BlackBerry Curve 8520 has a 2.46-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M530w is powered by a 416 MHz Intel XScale CPU, whereas the Curve 8520 has a faster 512 MHz processor.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Curve 8520 can record video at 320p, while the M530w does not specify video quality.
- The M530w has a 1200 mAh battery capacity compared to the Curve's 1150 mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The M530w runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard, while the Curve 8520 operates on BlackBerry OS 5.0, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the M530w being slightly heavier and larger than the Curve 8520.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus M530w
BlackBerry Curve 8520
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2007
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.46"
Type
TFT , 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 416 MHz
512 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB 64MB RAM
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 65 x 13.8 mm (4.61 x 2.56 x 0.54 in)
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
Weight
135 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
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
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A