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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)

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

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Compare Pantech Hotshot X BlackBerry Curve 8520 07Points
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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11Points Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)

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} 7 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Hotshot (CDM8992)} 11 Advantages Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
+512MHz 32bit Single-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs480MHz 32bit Single-core
+163 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs146 PPI
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times
More apps available to download and use		vs10 apps
+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster		vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps54%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+1150 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1000 mAh
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster		vsNot supported
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
106 grams (3.71 ounces)vs+91 grams (3.19 ounces)16%
Lighter
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)54%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+240x400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
2.46"vs+3.2"30%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
10 Common items in both devices
256MB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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ModelCurve 8520Hotshot (CDM8992)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM GeminiVerizon Pantech Hotshot CDM8992
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryPantech
Release date8/3/200910/6/2011
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)91 grams (3.19 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI146 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Proprietary OS
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB
Internal storage256MB256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QVGA (320x240)
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 registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
SensorsNot supportedProximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours5 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)342 hours (14.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserWAP, HTMLfeature not registered
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, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Pac-Man game
• VZ Navigator
• M4/T4

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)
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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