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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Apple iPhone 13 (256GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Apple iPhone 13 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 13 X BlackBerry Curve 8520 04Points
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
Apple iPhone 13 (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3240
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 (256GB)

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 8520} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs iPhone 13 (256GB)} 29 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 (256GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)64%
Lighter		vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR4X31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+256GB (238GB available)951 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)82%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+1 billion15384 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+1170x2532 pixels38 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+457 PPI180%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+6.1"148%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps21185 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, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, UWB (Ultra Wideband), Face unlock 3DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+3240 mAh182%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSAdvantage
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/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + 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+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
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ModelCurve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM GeminiiPhone 13 (A2631, A2633, A2634, A2635, A2482)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date8/3/20099/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size2.46" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI457 PPI
Colors65 thousand1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedCeramic Shield
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6iOS 15
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0iOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3064bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core)
4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredApple GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 775519 (v9)
Geekbench: 4645 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB256GB (238GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2633 (Global), A2634 (China, Hong Kong), A2635 (Russia) versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2631 (Canada, Japan), A2482 (USA) versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
A2633 (Global), A2631 (Canada, Japan) versions:
(1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
A2634 (China, Hong Kong), A2635 (Russia) versions:
(1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79)
A2482 (USA) version:
(1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)
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, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.7µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolutionNot supported4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
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 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 3D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh3240 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy4.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby408 hours (17 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
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: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red
• Apple Pay
• Face ID
• MagSafe

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 13 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
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