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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) vs BlackBerry 8700c

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs BlackBerry 8700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 8700 X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) 29Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) vs 8700c} 2 Advantages BlackBerry 8700c
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core11 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR4191 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)351 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)147%
Thinner
vs19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+386 PPI151%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+5.7"119%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 16MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 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
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Hall effectAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3600 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1100 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)39%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
ModelGalaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-SimCingular Wireless RIM BlackBerry 8700c for US, RIM Electron
Country or region available(Global, International)AlgeriaAustraliaIsraelTurkey
(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date1/13/201711/1/2005
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)69.5 x 110 millimeters (2.74 x 4.33 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowBlackBerry OS 4.1
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
RAM memory3GB LPDDR416MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)64MB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACfeature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh1100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Metal body
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Fast battery charging
• ANT+
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min
• Colors: Silver
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)BlackBerry 8700c
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
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