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BlackBerry 8520 Unlocked Phone with 2 MP Camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi--International Version with No Warranty (Black)

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Brand BlackBerry
Model Name BlackBerry 8520
Wireless Carrier Unlocked
Operating System rim blackberry
Cellular Technology gsm
Memory Storage Capacity 256 GB
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Color Black
Screen Size 2.46 Inches
Wireless network technology GSM

About this item

  • 2.0MP Digital Camera, High-resolution display with 320 x 240 65.000 colors; TFT LCD and 2.46 inches display, Bluetooth This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
  • Unlocked Quad Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and GPRS capabilities
  • Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV3, Audio format support: AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, WMA9 Talk time up to 5 hours - Standby up to 17 days
  • 2.0 MP camera, 5X digital zoom, Video Camera Recording:Normal Mode (320x240 pixel),MMS Mode (176x144 pixel)
  • WILL NOT WORK WITH AT&T
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Product Description

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone fits neatly in your hand, and comes with a full QWERTY keyboard that makes typing and sending messages easy, and comfortable. The bright screen displays over 65,000 colors, providing a great viewing experience. Access what's important with trackpad navigation. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons, and information by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go. Control music and multimedia with dedicated media keys found atop the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone. Skip over songs, pause music to talk, or repeat your favorites over and over. You can even mute phone calls with the easy-access mute button.

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    BlackBerry 8520 Unlocked Phone with 2 MP Camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi--International Version with No Warranty (Black)

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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    1,198 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and value of the cellular phone. For example, they mention it works well and serves its purpose at a cheap price. Some appreciate the software. That said, some complain about the battery life and performance. Opinions are mixed on condition, durability, and ease of use.

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    178 customers mention147 positive31 negative

    Customers like the quality of the cellular phone. They say it works great, is in good working condition, and has no problems of any kind. Some say it's very useful and practical, with a terrific keyboard and simple OS/UI. They also mention that the WiFi works great.

    "...For quick business trips, for quick and easy use, this phone works extremely well...." Read more

    "...keyboard is quite good, it takes some time to get use to but is pretty good!- The OS is easy to use and easy to update too.-..." Read more

    "...INSTEAD OF TOUCH THAT WAS DRIVING ME NUTS...THE PHONE LOOKS AWESOME KEYS PRETTY ITSY BITS..IF YOUR OVER 40 AND HAVE THE PROBLEM OF NOT BEING ABLE TO..." Read more

    "...The Curve is definitely a step up in features and looks cool too." Read more

    29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

    Customers like the value of the wireless accessory. They say it serves their purpose at a cheap price and is an excellent investment. Some customers also mention that they had a very good transaction with the seller.

    "...you can use it internationally with a local SIM card, and at a very reasonable price." Read more

    "...The resolution of the screen is excelent.It is not too expensive and is easy to handle." Read more

    "...for 4 years.i saw this blackberry at amazon and said why not.the price was good and the phone was in excellent condition.when i got it i was amazed..." Read more

    "...it is a great phone and good price...and best of all it worked overseas with an international sim card." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the software of the wireless accessory. They mention that it has understandable functions and some useful apps. They also say that it's a great alternative to a feature phone, and the perfect device for new technology. Some say that the features on the BB are very good, and it has all the applications they need for work.

    "...This phone has so many great features, is light and easy to use--even for someone like me, who hasn't had a smart phone before." Read more

    "...The OS is easy to use and easy to update too.- The phone has many applications, of course, this is not an Iphone (which is good!)..." Read more

    "...The features on the BB are very good though, so I'm not missing having an Iphone...." Read more

    "...I love my BB ... The 8520 is good phone, very useful and practical...." Read more

    40 customers mention13 positive27 negative

    Customers are mixed about the condition of the wireless accessory. Some mention it's in perfect condition, brand new, and comes in an original box with all the accessories. However, others say that it was damaged, defective, and had a small manufacturing defect.

    "...Also, the model is a few years old, so the accessories for it are limited and harder to find. Overall, an average phone." Read more

    "Got the phone with damaged back cover. Contacted with the seller about cover replacement, got cover and forgot about the issue...." Read more

    "...No scratches or nothing, the phone is new...." Read more

    "...as prescribed by the telephone company and the other was recently damaged the screen and when I take my service had indicated that it was used old..." Read more

    34 customers mention22 positive12 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the cellular phone. Some mention it's very simple to use, with a terrific keyboard and simple OS / UI. However, others say that the instructions were only in Spanish and that the phone does not bring a manual in several languages.

    "...This phone has so many great features, is light and easy to use--even for someone like me, who hasn't had a smart phone before." Read more

    "...the letters: comma is Atl N and period is Alt M. This is not like any typewriter keyboard I have ever had.It is not intuitive...." Read more

    "...type on bberry is better vs iphone and with the physical keyboard you misspell a lot less...." Read more

    "...For quick business trips, for quick and easy use, this phone works extremely well...." Read more

    19 customers mention12 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the durability of the wireless accessory. Some mention it's durable and reliable, resistant to daily accidents, and lasts a long time. However, others say that it seems fragile and falls apart.

    "...nice use of rubber here on the device too lends some durability to glossy plastic finish...." Read more

    "The Blackberry 8530 is a light weight small phone which seems a little fragile. I have been using the phone for a week with no complaint...." Read more

    "...No scratches or nothing, the phone is new...." Read more

    "...Overall, if you want an easy to use, reliable phone, I highly recommend this one." Read more

    31 customers mention3 positive28 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the cellular phone. They mention that it does not work with any company, the jogstick does not function, and the track ball does not operate. The camera stopped working properly, and some customers report that the optical track-pad stopped working. The phone gets slow at times and the Bluetooth does not connect.

    "...some of the power that other BlackBerries have - namely, it couldn't work with my job's BES server. Which is not good...." Read more

    "...my Blackberry didn't work!..." Read more

    "...The battery would say it's charging but never charge and the power button did not work...." Read more

    "I love my new cell phone.. It came perfectly though the middle key didnt work well at the beggining, but after a few hours (3 aprox) it worked..." Read more

    24 customers mention7 positive17 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the wireless accessory. They mention that it doesn't hold the charge, it can't be charged, and it needs more charge each day. Some customers also say that the jogstick doesn''t work and the battery is almost burn.

    "...The battery wasn't fully charged so it's charging now. Not sure about battery life, but will see how long it takes me to go through a full..." Read more

    "...The battery life is kinda short, only like 5-6 hours using ONLY the BlackBerry Msn...." Read more

    "...The phone works Excelent! battery, software, everything...even when is used in other country (Venezuela), remember is UNLOCKED!..." Read more

    "...to say I did not know that the phone was so used that the charging port was not working the phone kept overheating i bought extra batteries just to..." Read more

    definitely not *NEW*!!!
    3 Stars
    definitely not *NEW*!!!
    the phone is DEFINITELY NOT *new*; newly refurbished maybe. there is a BIG scratch on the lower right hand of the case!! AND it had the logo and name of a major wireless company.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    Lianne O'Neill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great phone!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    I just got this phone and so far am extremely pleased with it. The tutorial is a great intro to the phone features. The trackpad makes the screen easy to navigate. I also made a call with it and call quality is fairly good--the friend I called had just gotten a new T-Mobile phone, so not sure if the slight echo was on my end or hers. I got used to the keyboard fairly quickly and have sent a few texts. Although the keys may be smaller than other models, I was still able to text with no trouble. The battery wasn't fully charged so it's charging now. Not sure about battery life, but will see how long it takes me to go through a full battery.

    This phone has so many great features, is light and easy to use--even for someone like me, who hasn't had a smart phone before.
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    VCNY
    5.0 out of 5 stars certainly no iPhone ... which is a good thing!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    the 8520 phone actually works well on at&t! no matter how much you learn the iphone keyboard, a blackberry full physical qwerty still wins, hands down. the spell checker and predictive type on bberry is better vs iphone and with the physical keyboard you misspell a lot less. since you can sync your itunes on here you only "miss" the iphone for its apps which really only work best on wifi. 8520 is lightweight, fairly thin, very light, has nicely spaced keys, and really cool media controls blended into the top of the device. nice use of rubber here on the device too lends some durability to glossy plastic finish. I jammed a 16G nand flash card into it too so i have music, movies etc with me. I bought the unlocked version since i use the 8520 when traveling to US from abroad .... without a full blackberry data package you lose out on things like email and blackberry messenger - but this is my 2nd/travel phone so i dont care too much - I use it when in the US with pay as you go on at&t - i get what i want a phone that works, easy texting, wifi browsing and music/video. iPhone is my main phone abroad but it wont stay that way once renewal time comes. I could easily see 8520 being my main phone but if you want the mobile internet experience (3G) and slightly cooler packaging then go for the 9700, but you pay for it - a lot more. given cost differential I would easily buy 8520 over 8900 ...8520 just feels a tad cooler too vs 8900 still too corporate. yet both are pretty similarly equipped. if you had full blackberry data package with this as your main phone u r probably happy person. i am more than happy with this as 2nd/travel phone. Cool thing about this unlocked version is i can buy pay as you go sim card, slip it in and work no matter where i am. in past my edge (non3G) blackberries actually run things like google apps and internet fairly well. i am sure 9700 with full 3G is better but necessary??
    54 people found this helpful
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    Francisco Dousdebes
    5.0 out of 5 stars What you need from a phone!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    From the most high tech and latest state-of-the-art cell phone how much of its total features do you use? I guess that on average most of us barely use about 45% of all features. This phone covers those features very well without getting to techy or too cumbersome. For quick business trips, for quick and easy use, this phone works extremely well. Just be patient with the tiny keys on the keyboard in case you mispell words while typing. Great delivery, on time, well packaged, and consistent to its price. Highly recommended if you're looking for a good phone with more than just basic functions, unlocked so you can use it internationally with a local SIM card, and at a very reasonable price.
    One person found this helpful
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    Joseph V
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good phone overall!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    The Blackberry 8520 show here, turns to be a Curve and not a Gemini, although this is not really important because the phone as exactly the same features.
    Now let's try a pros/cons list.

    Pros:
    - The phone keyboard is quite good, it takes some time to get use to but is pretty good!
    - The OS is easy to use and easy to update too.
    - The phone has many applications, of course, this is not an Iphone (which is good!) and you will not find thousands of applications but still there are quite a few and so far, all of them work really good.
    - Receiving emails directly to the phone is useful but this is a feature that many other phones already have.
    - Love the trackpad (I personally hate the trackball, is kinda sucky)

    Now let's try some cons

    Cons:
    - The camera, is above average and in my opinion, it could be a lot better.
    - The battery life is kinda short, only like 5-6 hours using ONLY the BlackBerry Msn. Using other applications like the Windows live messenger, ubersocial and facebook can diminish this time roughly to the half and maybe less.
    - Rebooting times takes forever, sometimes it takes over 7-10 mins!

    In another matters, the phone arrived at perfect conditions with all it's accessories. It took my sim card without a problem and is working like a charm with my mobile company.
    4 people found this helpful
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    Dawndy12
    3.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTED
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    I WAS EXCITED ABOUT GOING BACK TO REG TYPING INSTEAD OF TOUCH THAT WAS DRIVING ME NUTS...THE PHONE LOOKS AWESOME KEYS PRETTY ITSY BITS..IF YOUR OVER 40 AND HAVE THE PROBLEM OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE ANYMORE...THIS PHONE IS NOT FOR YOU..UNLESS YOU PUT YOUR READERS ON ALL THE TIME..EVERYTHING IS SO TINY..
    EVERYTHING I TRIED TO DO ON HERE SAYS THIS PHONE NOT COMPATIBLE...WHEN TRIED TO BUY APPS SAYS OWNER DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO BUY? UMM THE OWNER? THE SPEAKERPHONE WAS GREAT..HAD LOST OS RING TONES AND NICE WALLPAPER SELECTIONS...I LIKED THE PHONE BUT IT JUST WOULDN'T LET ME DO SO MANY THINGS...I TRIED TO DOWNLOAD FACEBOOK WHICH I USE EVERYDAY..AGAIN SAYS PHONE NOT COMPATIBLE :o*( SO I AM RETURNING....
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    Client d'Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nickel
    Reviewed in France on November 16, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Pas cher, neuf, boite en état nickel, bref en conclusion pour 30e on trouve pas mieux ;-) Je vous le conseille
    One person found this helpful
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    Shashank Shah
    3.0 out of 5 stars Secondly the battery back up is not so great. I keep data services off and inspite of ...
    Reviewed in India on December 5, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    Firstly the phone doesn't come with a bill or a warranty. BB phones are extremely user friendly if u want to use them just for making calls and SMS. So it's extremely user friendly. Secondly the battery back up is not so great. I keep data services off and inspite of that the battery drains to 20 percent by the end of the day. No doubt I talk for about 2-3 hours but still I feel that it be able to stretch till night. Thirdly the hands free given are not of so great quality. The person can't hear what I say clearly. It automatically starts voice dialling inspite of me keeping off. As of now I am using other BB headphones and they are very good. But the issue is that they ore of the straight pin. And this phone has the headphone socket on its side. So it's difficult to use it while travelling.
    11 people found this helpful
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    Alfredo Rodríguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen equipo satisfecho con su software y con la entrega del producto
    Reviewed in Spain on February 14, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Satisfecho con el producto, ha sido muy útil y muy buen software ha cumplido con las expectativas todo bueno nada malo
    4 people found this helpful
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    TonyD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Blackberry
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    My first 'smartphone', and I am glad I chose this one - it oozes quality at a reasonable price.
    Yes, it is SIM-free, but make sure your provider supports the Blackberry BIS - mine didn't, so I had to change from Tesco to O2 in order to access full e-mail and browser functionality. Once your e-mail(s) is/are set up, you can delete messages on the handset alone, or on any of your e-mail accounts as well
    The screen is very good and clear, sound quality is excellent, and the menus are really easy to use once you get used to them - it is different from previous phones I have used, and I think I prefer it that way.
    Text messages appear in an e-mail-like string, rather than as separate messages in an inbox and outbox, which takes some getting used to, but again I think I prefer it.
    The camera is basic, but perfectly adequate for outdoor shots - if you want superb resolution, flash etc, then buy a camera!
    I worried about typing on such small keys with fat fingers like mine, but the keys are raised and I find I make very few mistakes and can enter data quite quickly.
    The supplied software CD allowed me to transfer all my contacts and diary entries from a Palm Tungsten onto the Blackberry quickly and without any problems at all.
    I bought a larger capacity micro SD card (8Gb - the phone was supplied with a 2Gb card) to ensure more than adequate memory, and I would advise investing in a silicon skin protective cover - this is a snug enough fit that the phone can still be used with the Blackberry pouch case.
    8 people found this helpful
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    satisfied customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    worked for the use
    One person found this helpful
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