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BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs Nokia Lumia 510

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs Nokia Lumia 510 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 510 X BlackBerry Curve 8330 03Points
2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 510

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Curve 8330} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8330 vs Lumia 510} 21 Advantages Nokia Lumia 510
+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core169%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+256MB LPDDR7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
96MBvs+4GB42 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)30%
Thinner
320x240 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+233 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+4"60%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QCIF (240x180)vs+VGA (640x480)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps46 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1300 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
65 thousand
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B) / MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
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ModelCurve 8330Lumia 510
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330, Sprint Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510 RM-898, Lumia 510 RM-889, Nokia Glory
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date4/1/200811/1/2012
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 106.6 millimeters (2.4 x 4.2 in)64.9 x 120.7 millimeters (2.56 x 4.75 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.3Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM655032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
RAM memory32MB SDRAM256MB LPDDR
Internal storage96MB4GB
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
RM-898 version:
UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L
Battery capacity1150 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours8.4 hours
Standby264 hours (11 days)653 hours (27.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titanium, Pink, Black
• Trackball
• BlackBerry maps
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Cyan, Black, Red, Yellow
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Video stabilization
• Video zoom
• Bing Maps
• Containing up to 60% recycled materials
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8330Nokia Lumia 510
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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