BlackBerry Curve 8520 All specs
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The 512MHz processor of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 just executes basic phone activities.
With one SIM card slot, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 allows download up to 0.236 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.
Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.
Device with 106 grams including the battery. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 phone is relatively thin with 13.9mm thickness.
Summary
⚙️ CPU: Freescale MXC275-30
🤖 BlackBerry OS 4.6
🔄 BlackBerry OS 5.0
🔄 BlackBerry OS 5.0
📱 2.46"
TFT LCD
TFT LCD
🔳 RAM: 128MB
💽 ROM: 256MB
💽 ROM: 256MB
🔌 WIFI3, BT2.0
📷 (back) 2MP
🔋 1150mAh
📱 Model features | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Change model | |
Model | Curve 8520 |
Other model names | RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM Gemini |
Country or region available | feature not registered |
Brand | BlackBerry |
Release date | 8/3/2009 |
Depth | 13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in) |
Weight | 106 grams (3.71 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported |
📲 Display | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Display type | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 2.46" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x240 pixels |
Touchscreen | Not supported |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 163 PPI |
Colors | 65 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
System version | BlackBerry OS 4.6 |
Firmware update | BlackBerry OS 5.0 |
User Interface | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Chipset | 32bit: Freescale MXC275-30 |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | feature not registered |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
RAM memory | 128MB SDRAM |
Internal storage | 256MB |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 0.236 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported |
Primary data network | CSD, GPRS, EDGE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported |
📷 Camera | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Back camera (main camera) | 2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | QVGA (320x240) |
Flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | feature not registered |
BSI sensor | feature not registered |
HDR | feature not registered |
Camera extras | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Loudspeaker | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | feature not registered |
Radio | Not supported |
TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | feature not registered |
GPS | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Sensors | Not supported |
Vibrating alert | Supported |
🔋 Battery | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 1150 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 4.5 hours |
Standby | 408 hours (17 days) |
➕ Other features | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | WAP, HTML |
Antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Fixed QWERTY keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black • 1GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • UMA • GMA • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered |