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Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) vs BlackBerry Curve 8520

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs BlackBerry Curve 8520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) 13Points
Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points BlackBerry Curve 8520 Compare Apple iPhone 2G X
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)

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iPhone 2G (4GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) vs Curve 8520} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520
+4GB (3.49GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)20%
Thinner		vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x240 pixels
+165 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs163 PPI
+3.5"42%
Larger screen		vs2.46"
+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps63%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1400 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
412MHz 32bit Single-corevs+512MHz 32bit Single-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+106 grams (3.71 ounces)27%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+QVGA (320x240)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
11 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
TFT LCD
(back) 2MP
2G EDGE
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
 
ModeliPhone 2G (4GB)Curve 8520
Other model namesApple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM Gemini
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA		feature not registered
BrandAppleBlackBerry
Release date6/1/20078/3/2009
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI163 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresOleophobic coating screenfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
System versioniOS 1.0BlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware updateiOS 3.0BlackBerry OS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5L890032bit: Freescale MXC275-30
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR MBX Litefeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (3.49GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		256MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedQVGA (320x240)
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
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

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours4.5 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• UMA
• GMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 2G (4GB)BlackBerry Curve 8520
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)feature not registered
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