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BlackBerry Bold 9650 vs Samsung Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9650 vs Samsung Galaxy Star phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9650 X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Bold 9650} 11 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9650 vs Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
+480x360 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+246 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HVGA (480x320)100%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core99%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+4GB (2GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
136 grams (4.76 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)36%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)18%
Thinner
2.44"vs+3"23%
Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
65 thousand
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
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ModelBold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Bold 9650, Sprint Bold 9650, RIM EssexSamsung Galaxy Star S5282 Dual-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date5/16/20105/1/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 112 millimeters (2.44 x 4.41 in)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~26.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI133 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-300
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage512MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
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 Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours14 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Blue, Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9650Galaxy Star Duos (GT-S5282)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.2W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.71W/kg (head), 0.433W/kg (body)
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