BlackBerry Curve 8530

Name: BlackBerry Curve 8530
Brand: BlackBerry
SKU: SKU12
Rating: 3.6 (642 reviews)

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Last Updated: 24th October 2025

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Key Specs

Display 2.46-inch (240x320)
Processor 528 MHz one-core
Front Camera No
Rear Camera 2MP
Storage 256MB
Battery Capacity 1150mAh
OS BlackBerry OS 5

Market Status Released

Release Date November 2009

BlackBerry Curve 8530 Summary

BlackBerry Curve 8530 mobile was launched in November 2009. The phone comes with a 2.46-inch display offering a resolution of 240x320 pixels. BlackBerry Curve 8530 is powered by a 528 MHz one-core processor. The BlackBerry Curve 8530 runs BlackBerry OS 5 and is powered by a 1150mAh removable battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 on the rear packs 2-megapixel camera.

BlackBerry Curve 8530 is based on BlackBerry OS 5 and packs 256MB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is a single SIM (CDMA) mobile that accepts a Regular-SIM card. The BlackBerry Curve 8530 measures 109.00 x 60.00 x 13.90mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 105.00 grams. It was launched in Black colour.

Connectivity options on the BlackBerry Curve 8530 include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v2.10, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include ambient light sensor.

As of 24th October 2025, BlackBerry Curve 8530 price in India starts at Rs. 10,264.

BlackBerry Curve 8530 Full Specifications

General

Brand	BlackBerry
Model	Curve 8530
Price in India	₹10,264
Release date	November 2009
Form factor	Bar
Dimensions (mm)	109.00 x 60.00 x 13.90
Weight (g)	105.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	1150
Removable battery	Yes
Colours	Black

Display

Screen size (inches)	2.46
Touchscreen	No
Resolution	240x320 pixels

Hardware

Processor	528 MHz one-core
Internal storage	256MB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	32

Camera

Rear camera	2-megapixel
Rear flash	No
Front camera	No

Software

Operating system

BlackBerry OS 5

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 2.10
NFC	No
Infrared	No
USB OTG	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	No
Number of SIMs	1
Wi-Fi Direct	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/CDMA	CDMA
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No

Sensors

Compass/ Magnetometer	No
Proximity sensor	No
Accelerometer	No
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	No
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

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Mukesh Radha Krishna Tak (Jun 27, 2019) on Amazon

Best phone in 2016

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Sturdy

Amazon Customer (Jul 7, 2019) on Amazon

When You Compare with new phones it is far behind, but it is sturdy..

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Amazon Customer (Jun 21, 2019) on Amazon

Good

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Outstanding Octa_Core Phone

Lakshmeesha (Feb 12, 2015) on Amazon

Good octa-core phone in price range, built quality is outstanding, Camera is good, well polished UI and performance.. thumbs up for HTC

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Trust Brand and go for it

Sai Charan (Jan 25, 2015) on Amazon

Phone is good than same rated mobiles like moto g coz of impressive front camera and quick octa processor......The look and all is good.....got some beautiful finishing....Screen is too bih enough can also be used as a stand while cutting vegetables....Dont expect stereo kind of speakers and headsetAs a fan of Robert Downey I wil say go for htc as he is a brand ambassador for it..If u r looking for a selfie phone at this range close ur eyes click for the order

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