BlackBerry Curve 8530
#7999
Motorola RIZR Z8
#9121Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
35.726.8
Camera
39.610.6
Display
22.139.1
Battery
11.911.1
Build
15.016.2
Connectivity
19.011.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.713.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8530 features a slightly larger 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 163 ppi, while the Motorola RIZR Z8 has a 2.2-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels and a higher pixel density of about 182 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 528 MHz CPU and has 256MB of RAM, compared to the RIZR's 300 MHz CPU and 77MB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the Curve.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the RIZR's video recording is limited to 320p.
- The Curve has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1150 mAh versus the RIZR's 1030 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, while the RIZR operates on Symbian 9.2, suggesting a different user experience with the Curve likely offering better email and messaging features.
- Overall, the Curve 8530 provides a more robust performance and software experience, while the RIZR Z8 has a slightly better display resolution.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Motorola RIZR Z8
General
Release Date
2009
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.46"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2420
CPU
528 MHz
300 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
256MB ROM
77MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
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
1150 mAh
1030 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
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)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
Weight
106 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.24 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A