BenQ E72
#9152
BlackBerry Curve 8530
#7999Category Breakdown
BenQ E72
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Performance
30.135.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
21.222.1
Battery
8.311.9
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
10.619.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.116.7
Summary
- The BenQ E72 features a compact build with dimensions of 108 x 46 x 13 mm and weighs 90g, while the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is slightly larger at 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and weighs 106g.
- The E72 has a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a pixel density of 200 ppi, whereas the Curve 8530 has a larger 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density of 163 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the E72 is powered by a 260 MHz CPU and 128MB RAM, while the Curve 8530 has a more capable 528 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera but lack optical image stabilization and front-facing cameras.
- The E72 is equipped with a 900 mAh battery, while the Curve 8530 has a larger 1150 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- The E72 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the Curve 8530 operates on BlackBerry OS 5.0, providing different software experiences tailored to their respective ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ E72
BlackBerry Curve 8530
General
Release Date
2007
2009
Announced
2007
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.46"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP V1030
N/A
CPU
260 MHz
528 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB 64MB RAM
256MB ROM
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
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108 x 46 x 13 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.51 in)
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
Weight
90 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright red
Black, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.24 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A