Compare
Specifications
BlackBerry Curve 8520 |
BlackBerry Curve 8530 |
|
|
Full
Differences
Change compare mode
|
|
|
BlackBerry Curve 8520 |
BlackBerry Curve 8530 |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM | CDMA / EVDO |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2009, July. Released 2009, August | 2009, November. Released 2009, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in) | 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in) |
| Weight | 106 g (3.74 oz) | 106 g (3.74 oz) |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | QWERTY |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Optical trackpad | Optical trackpad | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | TFT, 65K colors | TFT, 65K colors |
| Size | 2.46 inches, 18.7 cm2 (~28.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 2.46 inches, 18.7 cm2 (~28.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density) | 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | BlackBerry OS 5.0 | BlackBerry OS 5.0 |
| CPU | 512 MHz | 528 MHz |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256MB | 256MB ROM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| Video | 320p | Yes |
| Selfie Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | No | No |
ADVERTISEMENT
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated music keys | Dedicated music keys | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | No | GPS, A-GPS |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | microUSB | microUSB |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | ||
| MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input |
BlackBerry maps MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input |
|
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 408 h | Up to 252 h |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h 30 min | Up to 4 h 30 min |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black | Black, Purple | SAR | 1.22 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body) | 1.24 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.02 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 70 EUR | About 60 EUR |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Voice 69dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 76dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -87.2dB / Crosstalk -86.6dB | |