BlackBerry Curve 8520
#5556
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
#7503Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
64.059.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.753.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 8520 features a smaller 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Prevail offers a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Prevail has a faster 800 MHz CPU and more RAM at 117MB compared to the Curve's 512 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, but neither has a front-facing camera.
- The Prevail also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Curve's 1150 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, while the Prevail operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), providing a more versatile software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Curve being slightly thicker and heavier than the Prevail.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
Display
Size
2.46"
3.2"
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 (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
CPU
512 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB
117MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
Weight
106 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 5.0
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes