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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Motorola Charm (MB502)

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

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Compare Motorola Charm X BlackBerry Curve 8520 03Points
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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17Points Motorola Charm (MB502) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
Motorola Charm (MB502)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Charm (MB502)

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Curve 8520} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Charm (MB502)} 17 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)
+256MB71%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (150MB available)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)4%
Lighter		vs110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+163 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs143 PPI
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)22%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.46"vs+2.8"14%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)vs+CIF (352x288)32%
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 HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps14 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+1170 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
320x240 pixels
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
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ModelCurve 8520Charm (MB502)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM GeminiT-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date8/3/20098/5/2010
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI143 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR UI 1.5

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)
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 SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.6/2 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)CIF (352x288) 24 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
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 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
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 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1170 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours5 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)334 hours (13.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• UMA
• GMA
• Java framework		• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet
• 2GB microSD included
• CrystalTalk Plus
• BackTrack navigation pad
• Kodak Perfect Touch
• HAC
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Charm (MB502)
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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