BlackBerry Curve 8520
#9322
BlackBerry Curve 8530
#7999Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8520
BlackBerry Curve 8530
Performance
35.135.7
Camera
10.639.6
Display
22.122.1
Battery
11.911.9
Build
14.615.0
Connectivity
11.219.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.616.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8520 and Curve 8530 share similar build quality, dimensions, and weight, both featuring a 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
- However, the Curve 8530 has a slightly faster CPU at 528 MHz compared to the 8520's 512 MHz, which may enhance performance marginally.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the 8530 supports video recording, while the 8520 does not.
- They both house a 1150 mAh battery, offering similar longevity, and run on BlackBerry OS 5.0, providing a comparable software experience.
- Connectivity options are also similar, with the 8530 featuring Bluetooth 2.1, an upgrade from the 2.0 in the 8520.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8520
BlackBerry Curve 8530
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.46"
2.46"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 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
N/A
N/A
CPU
512 MHz
528 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB
256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
Weight
106 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
1.24 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A