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BlackBerry Curve 8310

BlackBerry Curve 8310

#7469
BlackBerry Curve 8530

BlackBerry Curve 8530

#5557

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Curve 8310
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Performance
59.564.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.354.7

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Curve 8310 features a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Curve 8530 has a slightly smaller 2.46-inch display but maintains the same resolution, resulting in a marginally higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the 8310 is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of RAM, whereas the 8530 offers a more capable 528 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, enhancing its overall speed and multitasking ability.
  • Both models have a 2 MP rear camera, but the 8530 adds video recording capabilities.
  • The 8310 has a 1100 mAh battery, while the 8530's battery is slightly larger at 1150 mAh, providing a minor advantage in longevity.
  • Both devices run on BlackBerry OS, but the 8530 operates on a newer version, BlackBerry OS 5.0, which may offer a slightly improved software experience.
  • The 8530 also includes Wi-Fi connectivity, absent in the 8310, enhancing its internet capabilities.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Curve 8310
BlackBerry Curve 8530

General

Release Date

2007
2009

Announced

2007
2009

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.5"
2.46"

Type

65K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 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 PXA272 312 MHz
528 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

64MB ROM
256MB ROM

Expandable Storage

✗
✗

Card Slot

microSDHC (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

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

No
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

✗
✗

Night Mode

✗
✗

RAW Support

✗
✗

Battery

Capacity

1100 mAh
1150 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

✗
✗

Wireless Charging

✗
✗

Build & Design

Dimensions

107 x 60 x 15.5 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.61 in)
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)

Weight

111 g
106 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver
Black, Purple

Foldable

✗
✗

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
CDMA / EVDO

Network Speed

N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps

5G

✗
✗

4G

✗
✗

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP

NFC

✗
✗

USB

miniUSB 2.0
microUSB

IR Blaster

✗
✗

Headphone Jack

✓
✓

Radio

✗
✗

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Software

Operating System

BlackBerry OS
BlackBerry OS 5.0

OS Version

BlackBerry OS
BlackBerry OS 5.0

Security

Fingerprint

✗
✗

Face Unlock

✗
✗

Sensors

N/A
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

✗
✗

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes