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Blu Studio 5.3 (D500) vs BlackBerry Curve 8520

Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.3 vs BlackBerry Curve 8520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X Blu Studio 5.3 (D500) 23Points
Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point BlackBerry Curve 8520 Compare Blu Studio 5.3 X
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)

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Studio 5.3 (D500)} 23 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 (D500) vs Curve 8520} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 8520
+800MHz 32bit Single-core49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs512MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+512MB100%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)28%
Thinner		vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x240 pixels
+176 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs163 PPI
+5.3"115%
Larger screen		vs2.46"
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+WVGA (853x480)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2500 mAh117%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+106 grams (3.71 ounces)81%
Lighter
10 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
 
ModelStudio 5.3 (D500)Curve 8520
Other model namesBlu Studio 5.3 D500 SingleSIMRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM Gemini
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBluBlackBerry
Release date1/1/20128/3/2009
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)81 x 150 millimeters (3.19 x 5.91 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.3" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)176 PPI163 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadBlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBlackBerry OS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Chipset32bit32bit: Freescale MXC275-30
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz MediaTek MT6573 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
RAM memory512MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (853x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot 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

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, AAC, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours4.5 hours
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Touch-focus
• Image stabilization
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• UMA
• GMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)BlackBerry Curve 8520
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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