Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS) vs BlackBerry Curve 8520

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 30 vs BlackBerry Curve 8520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2022 2:17 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 8:05 AM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points BlackBerry Curve 8520 Compare Motorola Edge 30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)

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!

29 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	vs	4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	512MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR563 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+128GB (104GB available)415 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)105% Thinner	vs	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1 billion15384 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels33 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+405 PPI148% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	163 PPI
+6.5"164% Larger screen	vs	2.46"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 2MP52 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps12711 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	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4020 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+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	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+106 grams (3.71 ounces)46% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

4 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
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Model	Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	Curve 8520
Other model names	Lenovo Edge 30 5G XT2203-1 Single-SIM	RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM Gemini
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	BlackBerry
Release date	5/12/2022, Announced: 4/27/2022	8/3/2009
Depth	6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.24 x 159.38 millimeters (2.92 x 6.27 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	163 PPI
Colors	1 billion	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ DCI-P3	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
System version	Android 12	BlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware update	feature not registered	BlackBerry OS 5.0
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)	32bit: Freescale MXC275-30
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 593065 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1	256MB
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/2.76"0.64µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.4	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4020 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	4.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	408 hours (17 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver, Aurora Green • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For	• Colors: Black • 1GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • UMA • GMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)	BlackBerry Curve 8520
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