Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) vs BlackBerry Curve 9220

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 vs BlackBerry Curve 9220 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 10:36 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 6:34 PM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 9220 X Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points BlackBerry Curve 9220 Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	vs	4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9220
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+128GB (104GB available)207 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)51% Thinner	vs	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x2408 pixels33 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+400 PPI144% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	164 PPI
+6.6"170% Larger screen	vs	2.44"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP30 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps1694 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+102 grams (3.57 ounces)91% Lighter
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

5 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

3.5mm jack

FM / FM (RDS)

USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
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Model	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	Curve 9220
Other model names	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIM NFC	RIM BlackBerry Curve 9220
Country or region available	(Europe), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	5/1/2012
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	164 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
System version	Android 12	BlackBerry OS 7.1
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)	feature not registered
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1	512MB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) J-S1
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	50 hours (2.1 days)	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue • Optical trackpad • HAC • Facebook, Twitter
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9220
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered