BlackBerry Curve 8530
#7999
Nokia C5
#7514Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Nokia C5
Performance
35.724.3
Camera
39.611.3
Display
22.139.1
Battery
11.911.2
Build
15.014.9
Connectivity
19.020.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
16.718.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8530 features a slightly larger 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Nokia C5 has a smaller 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, providing a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by a 528 MHz CPU and has 256MB of RAM, whereas the C5 offers a more capable 600 MHz CPU with 128MB of RAM.
- The camera on the C5 is superior at 3.15 MP compared to the Curve's 2 MP, and it can record video at 480p.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the Curve at 1150 mAh and the C5 at 1050 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The software experience differs, with the Curve running BlackBerry OS 5.0, which is designed for messaging, while the C5 operates on Symbian 9.3, offering a different set of applications and features.
- Build quality is similar, with the Curve being slightly heavier and thicker than the lighter and slimmer C5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Nokia C5
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
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
N/A
CPU
528 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB ROM
50MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 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
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery (BL-5CT)
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)
112 x 46 x 12.3 mm, 56 cc (4.41 x 1.81 x 0.48 in)
Weight
106 g
89.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Purple
White, Warm Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.24 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.86 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Symbian 9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A