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BlackBerry 7730 vs Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)

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

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3"
TFT

240x240

N/A
2MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A
vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) Compare BlackBerry 7730 X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)

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 Star (GT-S5280)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
2MBvs+512MB255 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 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)42%
Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)51%
Thinner
240x240 pixelsvs+240x320 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
113 PPIvs+133 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+QVGA (320x240)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+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
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+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, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
65 thousand
3"
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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ModelBlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 7730, BlackBerry 7780Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 Single-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date12/1/20035/1/2013
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 121 millimeters (3.03 x 4.76 in)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x240 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)113 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 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
ChipsetARM 9EJ-S Core32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM9EJ-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 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
RAM memory2MB512MB
Internal storage16MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported2 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly 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 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours14 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAPHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Java framework
• Colors: Blue, Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 7730Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.773W/kg (head), 0.622W/kg (body)
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