BlackBerry Curve 8530
#7999
Lenovo A60+
#7950Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Lenovo A60+
Performance
35.760.0
Camera
39.611.9
Display
22.116.0
Battery
11.915.2
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
19.027.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.716.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8530 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and weighs 106g, while the Lenovo A60+ is slightly larger at 115.8 x 60.8 x 11.9 mm and heavier at 135g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.46-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the A60+'s 3.5-inch screen with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 528 MHz CPU, whereas the A60+ has a more capable 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the A60+ includes autofocus and can record video at 480p.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1150 mAh, while the A60+ has a larger 1500 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, while the A60+ operates on Android 2.3.6, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Lenovo A60+
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
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
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
528 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
256MB ROM
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
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)
115.8 x 60.8 x 11.9 mm (4.56 x 2.39 x 0.47 in)
Weight
106 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.24 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity