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BlackBerry 7730 vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 7730 vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Core 2 X BlackBerry 7730 00Point
BlackBerry 7730
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

240x240

N/A
2MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A
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26Points Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) Compare BlackBerry 7730 X
Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)

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!

7730} 0 Advantage BlackBerry 7730 vs Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
2MBvs+512MB LPDDR2255 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MBvs+4GB (2GB available)127 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)3%
Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)84%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x240 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
113 PPIvs+207 PPI83%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4.5"50%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+VGA (720x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps437 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 1.1 proprietary connectorvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAPvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
3 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
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ModelBlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 7730, BlackBerry 7780Samsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355M/Dual-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date12/1/20035/20/2014
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 121 millimeters (3.03 x 4.76 in)68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)113 PPI207 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
ChipsetARM 9EJ-S Core32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM9EJ-S (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
RAM memory2MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
USBUSB 1.1 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAPHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Nature UX 2.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)
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