BlackBerry Curve 8520
#9322
Lenovo A60+
#7950Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Lenovo A60+
Performance
35.160.0
Camera
10.611.9
Display
22.116.0
Battery
11.915.2
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
11.227.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.616.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8520 features a smaller 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Lenovo A60+ has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Curve 8520 is equipped with a 512 MHz CPU, whereas the A60+ has a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, which enhances its overall performance.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the A60+ supports autofocus and can record video at 480p compared to the Curve's 320p.
- The A60+ also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Curve's 1150 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- In terms of software, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, while the A60+ operates on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), providing a more versatile software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being slightly heavier and thicker than the A60+.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Lenovo A60+
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
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
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
512 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
256MB
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
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)
115.8 x 60.8 x 11.9 mm (4.56 x 2.39 x 0.47 in)
Weight
106 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity