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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs LG G3 Stylus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G3 Stylus X BlackBerry Curve 8520 01Point
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
5.5"
IPS

540x960

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)

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} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)} 28 Advantages LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)54%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1GB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+8GB (4GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)36%
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+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+200 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+5.5"124%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 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 sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+3000 mAh161%
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+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, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP 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

7 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
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ModelCurve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM GeminiLG G3 Stylus Dual Chip, LG G3 Stylus D690, LG D690N
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryLG
Release date8/3/200910/1/2014
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)75.9 x 149.3 millimeters (2.99 x 5.88 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.46" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI200 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: MediaTek MT6582
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1GB
Internal storage256MB8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours16.5 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)880 hours (36.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Titan Black, White, Gold
• Stylus Pen
• Knock Code, Quick Selfie
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520LG G3 Stylus (Dual D690N)
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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