BlackBerry Curve 8530
#7999
Celkon A9+
#7355Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Celkon A9+
Performance
35.752.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.116.0
Battery
11.913.6
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
19.019.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.719.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8530 features a compact build with a weight of 106g and dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm, while the Celkon A9+ is slightly larger and lighter at 119.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm and an unspecified weight.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.46-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the A9+'s 3.5-inch screen and 320 x 480 pixels resolution, offering a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is equipped with a 528 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the A9+ has a more powerful 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video recording but lack front-facing cameras.
- The Curve has a 1150 mAh battery, while the A9+ offers a slightly larger 1350 mAh capacity, suggesting longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, whereas the A9+ operates on Android 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Celkon A9+
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2009
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.46"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC6820
CPU
528 MHz
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
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
1150 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
119.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.70 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
106 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Purple
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.24 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer