BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Meizu M2 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Meizu M2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2017 5:54 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:36 AM

Compare Meizu M2 X BlackBerry Curve 8520 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Meizu M2 (16GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M2 (16GB)

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2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520	vs	28 Advantages Meizu M2 (16GB)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR315 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+16GB (12GB available)47 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)60% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
163 PPI	vs	+294 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"	vs	+5"103% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(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 EDGE	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Hall effectAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh117% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

5 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM Gemini	Meizu M2 M578, M578A, M578M, M578U, M578MA, Meizu Meilan 2
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam
Brand	BlackBerry	Meizu
Release date	8/3/2009	7/1/2015
Depth	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	68.9 x 140.1 millimeters (2.71 x 5.52 in)
Weight	106 grams (3.71 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.46" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	163 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.6	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 5.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Flyme 4.5 UI
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Freescale MXC275-30	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (M578CE), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	M578/M578A/M578U/M578M/M578MA model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 900/1900/2100 M578CE model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 M578 Global model: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) M578A/M578U model: LTE (1, 3) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) M578M/M578MA model: TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) M578CE model: LTE (1, 3) TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	23 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	680 hours (28.3 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 1GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • UMA • GMA • Java framework	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 8520	Meizu M2 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered