BlackBerry Curve 8520
#9322
Micromax A73
#6971Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Micromax A73
Performance
35.150.2
Camera
10.639.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
11.913.1
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
11.228.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.621.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8520 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and weighs 106g, while the Micromax A73 is slightly lighter at an unspecified weight and has dimensions of 108 x 62 x 12 mm.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, whereas the A73 offers a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A73 is powered by a 650 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU, compared to the Curve's 512 MHz CPU, which may provide a smoother experience.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the A73 supports video recording, while the Curve does not.
- The A73 also has a larger 1300 mAh battery compared to the Curve's 1150 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, while the A73 operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), providing a different software experience with the latter likely offering more app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Micromax A73
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.46"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
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 MT6573 (65 nm)
CPU
512 MHz
650 MHz 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
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
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
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 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)
108 x 62 x 12 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
Weight
106 g
N/A
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)
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
3.0, A2DP
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 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer