OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 8520Discontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Nokia 5800 US versionDiscontinued | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 109mm (4.29") | 111mm (4.37") |
| Width | 60mm (2.36") | 51.7mm (2.04") |
| Depth | 13.9mm (0.55") | 15.5mm (0.61") |
| Dimension | 109x60x13.9mm (4.29x2.36x0.55") | 111x51.7x15.5mm (4.37x2.04x0.61") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 106gr (3.74oz) | 109gr (3.84oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 320x240px | 360x640px |
| Display Size | 50x38mm (1.97x1.5") ~163PPI | |
| Display Diagonal | 2.46" | |
| Display Type | 65k TFT | 16M TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Music-Dedicated Keys Navigation Joystick / Button QWERTY Keyboard | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Talk Time | 4 hours, 30 minutes | 8 hours, 45 minutes |
| Standby Time | 17 days | 16 days, 22 hours |
| OS | BlackBerry OS | Symbian v9.4 |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | 512MHz | 434MHz |
| GPU | ||
| Ram | 128MB | 128MB |
| Internal Memory | 256MB | 81MB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 2 Megapixel | 3.15 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | |
| Camera Lens | Carl Zeiss Camera Optics | |
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | Available | |
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | Accelerometer Proximity Sensor | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1150mAh | 1320mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
| UPnP | UPnP | |
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | TV Output | |
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | FM RDS | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 850, 1900 HSPA 850, 1900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | HSCSD | HSCSD |
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 32 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 32 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Bharti Airtel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Vodafone India | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Reliance Communications | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Idea Cellular | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| BSNL | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| TATA Docomo | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 |
| Aircel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Uninor | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 |
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| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 80 out of 100 Phone Arena Traditionally RIM has catered to the higher end, but with their push into the consumer market the need for an entry level model was inevitable. Meet the Curve 8520. It offers a ... read more 73 out of 100 CNET The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a sleek entry-level smartphone that delivers some nice design enhancements and great performance. While available directly from T-Mobile, Wal-Mart offers the better value on the smartphone. read more 70 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The lack of 3G and GPS and a poor display are downsides, but the excellent optical trackpad and user interface make the BlackBerry Curve 8520 a decent smartphone. This entry-level BlackBerry isn't for everyone, but budget users who are willing to sacrifice some features for a lower price should consider the Curve 8520. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena With the Bold almost reaching perfection in the BlackBerry arts, new horizons need to be explored to keep the spark alive. The tall task to pioneer new territories (in BlackBerry terms anyway) falls on to the Curve 8520. The new Curve has a price tag thats easier on the wallet... read more | 81 out of 100 CNET Asia Nokia's first outing with the S60 5th Edition platform and unlimited music download service proves to be very compelling. It just needs to address the inconsistencies in the user interface. read more 70 out of 100 Phone Arena Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is the first Symbian S60 phone that is controlled with a touch screen. Until now, the company was not part of the Touch hype, but it seems it will do its best to ... read more 70 out of 100 CNET The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers an attractive design and feature set, but the touch-screen phone has some shortcomings compared with the competition. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena It's touchscreen o'clock for Nokia and the stage is set for the 5800 XpressMusic. Go ahead and touch it. We did and we've got a story to tell. Now, it's technically not the first time Nokia get their hands dirty with touch screens, but it sure feels they really mean business this time. For Nokia 5800 is not the only story here... read more |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | July 2009 | September 2008 |
