BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs BlackBerry Bold 9000
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | BlackBerry | BlackBerry (5.0.x, 4.6.x) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 inches (109 x 60 x 13.9 mm) | 4.49 x 2.60 x 0.59 inches (114 x 66 x 15 mm) | |
| Weight | 3.74 oz (106 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 4.80 oz (136 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Design features | Full keyboard | Full keyboard | |
| Side Keys | Left: Other; Right: Volume control, Other | Left: Other; Right: Volume control, Other |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 2.6 inches | 2.6 inches | |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels | 480 x 320 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 152 ppi | 222 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | TFT | TFT | |
| Colors | 65 536 | 65 536 | |
| Features | Light sensor |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 4.50 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | 5.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 17.0 days (408 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | 13.0 days (312 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | |
| Capacity | 1150 mAh | 1500 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Single core, 512 MHz | 624 MHz | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM | 128 MB ROM | |
| Built-in storage | 1 GB | ||
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC | microSD, microSDHC |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 2 megapixels | 2 megapixels | |
| Flash | Yes | ||
| Features | Digital zoom | Digital zoom | |
| Camcorder | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV | H.263, H.264, DivX 4, DivX 5, XviD, WMV | |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | BlackBerry Browser, RSS | BlackBerry Browser |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 850, 1900, 2100 MHz | ||
| Data | EDGE | HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | |
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | GPS |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Notes | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Notes | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | Yes | |
JAVA
JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device. | Midp 2.0, CLDC 1.1 | ||
| Games | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Profiles | Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Serial Port (SPP), SIM Access (SAP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b, g | 802.11 a, b, g | |
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | miniUSB | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Other | UMA, Computer sync | Computer sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Service lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (32 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone | |
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 01 Jul 2009 | 09 Jul 2008 | |
| FCC ID value: L6ARCG40GW link | FCC ID value: L6ARBT70UW link | ||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 1.22 W/kg | ||
| Body | 0.83 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 12 May 2008 |
