BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs BlackBerry Curve 9360 Specs Comparison

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8.0
BlackBerry Curve 8520
8.0
BlackBerry Curve 9360
BlackBerry Curve 8520 BlackBerry Curve 9360
Released · Aug 03, 2009
Released · Sep 28, 2011
2.6-inch · 240 x 320 px
2.4-inch · 360 x 480 px
2 MP Main
5 MP Main
0.1GB
0.5GB · 0.512GB
1150 mAh
1000 mAh
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Display

Size
2.6-inch 2.4-inch
Resolution
240 x 320 px, 152 PPI 360 x 480 px, 246 PPI
Technology
TFT TFT
Screen-to-body
33.04 % 28.23 %
Colors
65 536
Features
Ambient light sensor

Hardware

Processor
Single core, 512 MHz Single core, 800 MHz
RAM
0.1GB 0.5GB
Internal storage
0.512GB
Storage expansion
microSDHC microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS
BlackBerry BlackBerry (7.1, 7)
ROM
256 MB
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
1150 mAh 1000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, User replaceable Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera

Rear
Single camera Single camera
Main camera
2 MP 5 MP
Flash
LED
Video recording
Yes 640x480 (VGA)

Design

Dimensions
4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 inches
(109 x 60 x 13.9 mm)
4.29 x 2.36 x 0.43 inches
(109 x 60 x 11 mm)
Weight
3.74 oz(106.0 g) 3.49 oz(99.0 g)
Features
Full keyboard, Notification light Full keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad)
Keys
Left: Other; Right: Volume control, Other

Cellular

3G
Bands 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 1(2100)
Data Speed
UMTS

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Radio
FM

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
2.0 2.1, Yes
Wi-Fi
802.11 b,g 802.11 b,g,n
USB
microUSB microUSB, USB 2.0, Features: Charging
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T3
Location
A-GPS
Other
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Computer sync NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Jul 01, 2009
FCC ID value: L6ARCG40GW
Date approved: Aug 16, 2011
FCC ID value: L6ARDC70UW
Measured SAR
Head: 1.22 W/kg
Body: 0.83 W/kg
Head: 1.42 W/kg
Body: 1.06 W/kg

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 400

Availability

Officially announced
Aug 23, 2011

Alternative variants

3G Bands 6(800), 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval Date approved: Aug 22, 2011
FCC ID value: L6AREM70UW
Measured SAR Head: 1.47 W/kg
Body: 1.06 W/kg
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