alcatel Fire C 2G
#7671
BlackBerry Curve 8520
#9322Category Breakdown
alcatel Fire C 2G
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Performance
50.835.1
Camera
10.610.6
Display
33.222.1
Battery
10.311.9
Build
0.214.6
Connectivity
16.511.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.812.6
Summary
- The alcatel Fire C 2G features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a larger screen compared to the BlackBerry Curve 8520's 2.46-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fire C is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, while the Curve 8520 has a 512 MHz CPU, indicating better processing capabilities for the Fire C.
- The camera on the Fire C is 1.3 MP, which is lower than the Curve 8520's 2 MP, but both devices offer basic video recording at 320p.
- The Fire C has a 1000 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the Curve 8520's 1150 mAh, which may affect overall longevity.
- Both devices run on different operating systems, with the Fire C using Firefox OS 1.3 and the Curve 8520 utilizing BlackBerry OS 5.0, each providing distinct software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Fire C being lighter at 93g versus the Curve 8520's 106g, but the Curve is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Fire C 2G
BlackBerry Curve 8520
General
Release Date
2014
2009
Announced
2014
2009
Description
Also known as Alcatel Fire C 2G 4020D
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.46"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 6821
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
512 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB ROM, 128MB RAM
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA, optional/operator dependent
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.2 x 62 x 12 mm (4.42 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
Weight
93 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bluish Black, Dark Chocolate
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Firefox OS 1.3
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A