OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 8520Discontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Nokia 5530Discontinued | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 109mm (4.29") | 104mm (4.09") |
| Width | 60mm (2.36") | 49mm (1.93") |
| Depth | 13.9mm (0.55") | 13mm (0.51") |
| Dimension | 109x60x13.9mm (4.29x2.36x0.55") | 104x49x13mm (4.09x1.93x0.51") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 106gr (3.74oz) | 107gr (3.77oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 320x240px | 360x640px |
| Display Size | 50x38mm (1.97x1.5") ~163PPI | |
| Display Diagonal | 2.46" | |
| Display Type | 65k TFT | 16M TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Music-Dedicated Keys Navigation Joystick / Button QWERTY Keyboard | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Talk Time | 4 hours, 30 minutes | 4 hours, 54 minutes |
| Standby Time | 17 days | 14 days |
| OS | BlackBerry OS | Symbian v9.4 |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | 512MHz | 434MHz |
| GPU | ||
| Ram | 128MB | 128MB |
| Internal Memory | 256MB | 70MB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 2 Megapixel | 3.15 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | ||
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | Accelerometer Proximity Sensor | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1150mAh | 1000mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | FM RDS | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | HSCSD | HSCSD |
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 32 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 32 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  | |
VARIOUS | ||
| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 80 out of 100 Phone Arena Traditionally RIM has catered to the higher end, but with their push into the consumer market the need for an entry level model was inevitable. Meet the Curve 8520. It offers a ... read more 73 out of 100 CNET The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a sleek entry-level smartphone that delivers some nice design enhancements and great performance. While available directly from T-Mobile, Wal-Mart offers the better value on the smartphone. read more 70 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The lack of 3G and GPS and a poor display are downsides, but the excellent optical trackpad and user interface make the BlackBerry Curve 8520 a decent smartphone. This entry-level BlackBerry isn't for everyone, but budget users who are willing to sacrifice some features for a lower price should consider the Curve 8520. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena With the Bold almost reaching perfection in the BlackBerry arts, new horizons need to be explored to keep the spark alive. The tall task to pioneer new territories (in BlackBerry terms anyway) falls on to the Curve 8520. The new Curve has a price tag thats easier on the wallet... read more | 80 out of 100 Phone Arena Today we are introducing the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic, the second touch screen model of the companys music series. We can definitely call it a younger sibling of the 5800 or its ... read more 68 out of 100 CNET Asia The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is significantly cheaper than most other touchscreen handsets on the market. While it's nowhere near as slick as the iPhone or HTC Hero, we still reckon it offers a good user experience for the price. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena The XpressMusic lineup is fired up and coming after you with all theyve got from QWERTY smartphones to touchscreens. In fact, with the arrival of 5530 XpressMusic, the Nokia music line has more... read more |
| Price Range | - | |
| Published On | July 2009 | May 2009 |
