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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs BlackBerry Storm (9530)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs BlackBerry Storm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Storm X BlackBerry Curve 8520 05Points
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points BlackBerry Storm (9530) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Storm (9530)

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Curve 8520} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Storm (9530)} 16 Advantages BlackBerry Storm (9530)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)46%
Lighter		vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)1%
Thinner		vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+BlackBerry OS 5.0Advantage
BlackBerry OS 5.0 is newer and safer		vsBlackBerry OS 4.7
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster		vsNot supported
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+528MHz 32bit Single-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+128MB LPDDRAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
256MBvs+1GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
320x240 pixelsvs+360x480 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+185 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+3.25"32%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+HVGA (480x320)100%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1400 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
10 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
65 thousand
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
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ModelCurve 8520Storm (9530)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM GeminiVerizon RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530T, RIM Thunder
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date8/3/200911/21/2008
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels360x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI185 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6BlackBerry OS 4.7
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB1GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)HVGA (480x320) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours5.5 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• UMA
• GMA
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520BlackBerry Storm (9530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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