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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X BlackBerry Curve 8520 02Points
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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29Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)

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Curve 8520} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)81%
Lighter		vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+6GB LPDDR4X47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+128GB (101GB available)403 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)58%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+720x1650 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+268 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+6.71"173%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
3 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
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ModelCurve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM GeminiRedmi 12C (22120RN86G)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryXiaomi
Release date8/3/20091/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.46" inches6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1650 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI268 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 12
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3064bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby408 hours (17 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• UMA
• GMA
• Java framework		• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)
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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