Overall Score
12.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#9322)12.6
Performance(#7571)35.1
Camera(#10079)10.6
Display(#9617)22.1
Battery(#8564)11.9
Build(#4151)14.6
Connectivity(#9348)11.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The BlackBerry Curve 8520 features a compact design with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and a weight of 106 grams, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Its 2.46-inch TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, providing decent clarity for basic tasks.
- Performance is powered by a 512 MHz CPU and 256 MB of RAM, which is adequate for the BlackBerry OS 5.0, though it may struggle with more demanding applications.
- The rear camera is 2 MP, capable of recording video at 320p, but lacks advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity is 1150 mAh, offering limited longevity without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device has a headphone jack for audio output, though it lacks stereo speakers.
- The absence of a front camera limits selfie capabilities.
- Overall, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is designed for basic communication and productivity tasks, with a focus on messaging rather than multimedia performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2009
Announced2009
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size2.46"
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
PPI320
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPU512 MHz
GPUN/A
Memory256MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording320p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1150 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
Weight106 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SAR1.22 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemBlackBerry OS 5.0
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A