| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $70.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 240 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM
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| Launch | Announced | 2009, July. Released 2009, August |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in) |
| Weight | 106 g (3.74 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| Features | Optical trackpad | |
| Display | Type | TFT, 65K colors |
| Size | 2.46 inches, 18.7 cm2 (~28.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | BlackBerry OS 5.0 |
| CPU | 512 MHz | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256MB | |
| Main Camera | Single | 2 MP |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 320p | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 1.6 MP |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 720p | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Features | Dedicated music keys | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB | |
| Features | Features |
MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input |
| Browser | HTML | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 408 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h 30 min | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
| SAR | 1.22 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 1.02 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 70 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Loudspeaker | Voice 69dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 76dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -87.2dB / Crosstalk -86.6dB |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the BlackBerry Curve 8520
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
In real-world daily practice, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 immediately distinguishes itself through balanced ergonomics, tactile button feedback, and approachable pocketability within BlackBerry's mobile lineup. The front panel features a vibrant responsive IPS LCD measuring 2.46 inches , ensuring that reading articles, streaming media, and navigating social feeds remain fluid, vibrant, and remarkably gentle on the eyes.
Everyday software responsiveness is driven by the capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm). Routine app launches, web browsing sessions, and casual gaming are handled with dependable stability and efficient thermal behavior. For photography enthusiasts, the main camera setup—centered on a 2MP primary sensor—proves ready to document daily memories with lively color science, snappy shutter response, and commendable sharpness.
Power autonomy is reliably anchored by a 1150mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to comfortably see users through from morning commutes to late evening unwinding. In essence, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 strikes a sensible, well-rounded balance that nails fundamental smartphone essentials without unnecessary operational complexity.
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