BlackBerry Curve 9380
#8482
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
#7617Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9380
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
Performance
52.627.9
Camera
11.912.7
Display
16.338.9
Battery
3.110.3
Build
14.815.7
Connectivity
25.111.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
15.018.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9380 features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, while the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic has a slightly smaller 2.9-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve is powered by an 806 MHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, compared to the 434 MHz CPU and 70MB RAM of the Nokia, indicating superior processing capability for the BlackBerry.
- The camera on the Curve is 5 MP, providing better image quality than the 3.15 MP camera on the Nokia, although both devices can record video at 480p.
- The Curve's battery capacity is 1,000 mAh, slightly less than the 1,000 mAh battery in the Nokia, which may offer similar longevity.
- Software-wise, the BlackBerry OS 7.0 provides a different experience compared to the Symbian 9.4 on the Nokia, with each offering distinct user interfaces and app ecosystems.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being lighter at 98g versus the 107g of the Nokia, but both are relatively compact and portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9380
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.9"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~188 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~253 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
806 MHz
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
70MB 128MB SDRAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery (JM-1)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 11.2 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)
104 x 49 x 13 mm, 68 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.51 in)
Weight
98 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.38 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
1.17 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Proximity
Accelerometer, proximity