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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS 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)

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21Points Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)

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Curve 8520} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs iPhone 3GS (8GB)} 21 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)27%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+8GB (5GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)13%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+165 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+3.5"42%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 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+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps30 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, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1219 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
7 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
802.11 b/g [wifi3]
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
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ModelCurve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM GeminiApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryApple
Release date8/3/20096/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6iOS 3.0
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0iOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB8GB (5GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
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

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1150 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours11.7 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• UMA
• GMA
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
• iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520iPhone 3GS (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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