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BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Quantum Sky

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs Quantum Sky phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4010
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Quantum Sky

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!

8830 (World edition)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Sky} 27 Advantages Quantum Sky
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)38%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
225MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)14 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR3255 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+64GB (53GB available)847 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)69%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+401 PPI151%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+5.5"120%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)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 CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) vs+(4G LTE) 300 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Fingerprint sensor, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+4010 mAh186%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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+FMAdvantage
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
2.0vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

3 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
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Model8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 8830 World EditionPositivo Quantum Sky 4G 64GB, Quantum Sky QX1
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandBlackBerryQuantum
Release date5/1/20078/29/2017
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)76.5 x 154.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.08 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI401 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM655064bit: MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T860 MP2 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
RAM memory16MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64MB64GB (53GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Tri-Band 850/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800GSM 850/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSony IMX258 (back)
Samsung S5K3P3 (front)

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.04.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh4010 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby216 hours (9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework
• Colors: Silver, Gold
• Screen protector included
• Silicon case included

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Quantum Sky
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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