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BlackBerry Curve 8520

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Processor
512 MHz*
Display diagonal
2.46 in*
Battery capacity
1,150 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
2.46 in*
Panel
TFT, 65K colors*

Processing & platform

Processor
512 MHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
256 MB*

Storage options

  • 256 MB*
    Capacity
    256 MB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
1,150 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
BlackBerry OS 5.0*
Cellular networks
GSM*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 2.0, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 2*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)*
Weight
106 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Curve 8520*
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Specifications 2 · 42 fields
body weight
106 g (3.74 oz)*
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explicit_quantities
  • value
    106*
    unit
    g*
    original
    106 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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body sim
Mini-SIM*
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display type
TFT, 65K colors*
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display size
2.46 inches, 18.7 cm (~28.7% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.46*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    2.46 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    18.7*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    18.7 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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display resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)*
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  • x
    320*
    y
    240*
    unit
    px*
    original
    320 x 240*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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sound loudspeaker
Yes*
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model
Curve 8520*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g*
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comms bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
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comms gps
No*
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comms radio
No*
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comms usb
microUSB*
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features sensors
V1*
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features browser
HTML*
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network technology
GSM*
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features
MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input*
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misc colors
Black*
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platform os
BlackBerry OS 5.0*
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
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platform cpu
512 MHz*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    512 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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memory internal
256 MB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    256*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    256 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera single
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera video
320p*
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misc price
About 70 EUR*
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body
Optical trackpad*
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network gprs
Class 10*
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network edge
Class 10*
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tests loudspeaker
Voice 69dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 76dB*
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tests audio quality
Noise -87.2dB / Crosstalk -86.6dB*
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launch announced
2009, July. Released 2009, August*
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sound
Dedicated music keys*
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misc sar eu
1.02 W/kg (head)     0.78 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.02*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.02 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.78*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.78 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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body keyboard
QWERTY*
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misc sar
1.22 W/kg (head)     0.83 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.22*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.22 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.83*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.83 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,150*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1150 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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launch status
Discontinued*
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selfie camera
No*
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battery talk time
Up to 4 h 30 min*
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battery stand.by
Up to 408 h*
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body dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    13.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    13.9 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.55*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.55 in*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 3 · 16 fields
Body Weight (g)
106* g
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Display Type
TFT, 65K colors*
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Pixels X
320*
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Pixels Y
240*
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Display Size (inches)
2.46* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
28.7* %
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Main Camera Single (MP)
2* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
2*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,150* mAh
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Price in USD
97.3*
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Model
BlackBerry Curve 8520*
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Launch Expected Year
2009.0*
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Height (mm)
109* mm
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Width (mm)
60* mm
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Thickness (mm)
13.9* mm
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* Provisional data