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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Motorola Edge S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge S30 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 Motorola Edge S30 (512GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

108
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)

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Curve 8520} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Edge S30 (512GB)} 29 Advantages Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)91%
Lighter		vs202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+12GB LPDDR4X95 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+512GB (460GB available)1839 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)56%
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+1080x2460 pixels34 times
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+395 PPI142%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+6.8"176%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 2MP63 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+(front) 16MPAdvantage
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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
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)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
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 [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
3 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
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ModelCurve 8520Edge S30 (512GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM Gemini摩托罗拉 Moto Edge S30 5G XT2175-2
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date8/3/200912/21/2021, Announced: 12/12/2021
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)75.53 x 168.07 millimeters (2.97 x 6.62 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.46" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x2460 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI395 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered144Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 11
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredMYUI 2.0 / 3.0

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 682346 (v8), 811124 (v9)
Geekbench: 3319 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB512GB (460GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps2000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.12¾mAF
2MP depth f/2.41.75Âľm
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.52" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7Âľm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital 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 registered1080p@30ps

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
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 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby408 hours (17 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
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: Phantom Black, Glacier Blue
• Ready For

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520Motorola Edge S30 (512GB)
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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