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BlackBerry Curve 8520

BlackBerry Curve 8520

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Celkon A9+

Celkon A9+

#7355

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Curve 8520
Celkon A9+
Performance
35.152.7
Camera
10.639.6
Display
22.116.0
Battery
11.913.6
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
11.219.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.619.3

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Curve 8520 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and weighs 106g, while the Celkon A9+ is slightly larger at 119.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm and has an unspecified weight.
  • The Curve 8520 has a 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, whereas the A9+ offers a 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Curve is equipped with a 512 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, while the A9+ has a more powerful 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the A9+ supports video recording.
  • The Curve's battery capacity is 1150 mAh, compared to the A9+'s 1350 mAh, providing slightly better longevity.
  • Finally, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, while the A9+ operates on Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Curve 8520
Celkon A9+

General

Release Date

2009
2013

Announced

2009
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.46"
3.5"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Spreadtrum SC6820

CPU

512 MHz
1.0 GHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

256MB
512MB 256MB RAM

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
Yes

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
1350 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1350 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)
119.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.70 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)

Weight

106 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

1.22 W/kg (head)     0.83 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
Yes

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

BlackBerry OS 5.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer