Overall Score
54.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#5556)54.7
Performance(#2713)64.0
Camera(#8611)41.9
Display(#8078)57.0
Battery(#4135)43.5
Build(#2886)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry Curve 8520
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPU512 MHz
GPUN/A
Memory256MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera Details2 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording320p
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1150 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
Weight106 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemBlackBerry OS 5.0
OS VersionBlackBerry OS 5.0
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes