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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Specifications
Blackberry
Released 2009, Jul 15
- 106g, 13.9mm thickness
- BlackBerry OS 5.0
- 256MB storage, microSDHC slot
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 2 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
2.46"
320x240 pixels
2MP
240p
1150mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | |
| EDGE | Class 10 |
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Launch
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Announced | 2009, July. Released 2009, August |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in) |
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| Weight | 106 g (3.74 oz) | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| ??? | Optical trackpad |
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Display
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Type | TFT, 65K colors |
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| Size | 2.46 inches, 18.7 cm2 (~28.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density) |
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Platform
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OS | BlackBerry OS 5.0 |
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| CPU | 512 MHz |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 256MB |
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Main Camera
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Single | 2 MP |
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| Video | 320p |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| ??? | Dedicated music keys |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
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| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB |
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Features
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Sensors | |
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| Browser | HTML | |
| ??? | MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 408 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h 30 min |
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Misc
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Colors | Black |
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| 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 |
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Our Tests
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Loudspeaker | Voice 69dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 76dB |
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| Audio quality | Noise -87.2dB / Crosstalk -86.6dB |
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Frequently asked questions
Is BlackBerry Curve 8520 worth buying in 2026?
BlackBerry Curve 8520 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of BlackBerry Curve 8520?
BlackBerry Curve 8520 has a 1,150 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does BlackBerry Curve 8520 have?
BlackBerry Curve 8520 features a 2.46-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for BlackBerry Curve 8520?
Genze rates BlackBerry Curve 8520 3.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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