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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Nokia N95 (8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N95 X BlackBerry Curve 8520 07Points
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Nokia N95 (8GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
Nokia N95 (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N95 (8GB)

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Curve 8520} 7 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs N95 (8GB)} 16 Advantages Nokia N95 (8GB)
+512MHz 32bit Single-core54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs332MHz 32bit Single-core
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)21%
Lighter		vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)51%
Thinner		vs21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+163 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs143 PPI
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
256MBvs+8GB (6GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.46"vs+2.8"14%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
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
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1200 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
11 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
TFT LCD
320x240 pixels
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
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ModelCurve 8520N95 (8GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM GeminiNokia N95 8GB US, Nokia RM-320
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date8/3/200910/1/2007
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI143 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: TI OMAP 2420
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 332MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
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 Mbps3.6 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 2100 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (640x480) 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 registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Battery capacity1150 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours3.5 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
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
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Nokia Maps
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520Nokia N95 (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.6W/kg (head)
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