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Nokia C6-01 vs BlackBerry Curve 8520

Side by side comparison between Nokia C6-01 vs BlackBerry Curve 8520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points BlackBerry Curve 8520 Compare Nokia C6-01 X
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia C6-01

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C6-01} 22 Advantages Nokia C6-01 vs Curve 8520} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520
+680MHz 32bit Single-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs512MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+1GB (340MB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+229 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs163 PPI
+3.2"30%
Larger screen
vs2.46"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42 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, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+106 grams (3.71 ounces)24%
Lighter
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
1050 mAhvs+1150 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

6 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
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ModelNokia C6-01Curve 8520
Other model namesNokia C6-01RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM Gemini
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date10/4/20108/3/2009
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)52.5 x 103.8 millimeters (2.07 x 4.09 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)106 grams (3.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI163 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2BlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleBlackBerry OS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
Chipset32bit32bit: Freescale MXC275-30
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller3D Graphics HW Acceleratorfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
RAM memory256MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage1GB (340MB available)256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry 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 / Upload10.2/2 Mbps0.236 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, HSCSD, GPRS, 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

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashDual-LED 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot 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

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not 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

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry 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/WMA/WAV/eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth3.02.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (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

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5CT
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1050 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours4.5 hours
Standby372 hours (15.5 days)408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry Curve 8520
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver Grey, Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• 720p@30fps recording via an update
• OpenVG 1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0 support
• 3D stereo sound
• Ovi Maps 3.4
• Flash Lite 4.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• UMA
• GMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia C6-01BlackBerry 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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