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BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) 02Points
2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS) Compare BlackBerry 8830 X
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/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!

8830 (World edition)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
225MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)12 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR4X191 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+32GB (21GB available)335 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC255 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)79%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+268 PPI67%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+6.4"156%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MPAdvantage
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) 150 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, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+4000 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)
(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+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+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

3 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
+ 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)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
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Model8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 8830 World EditionGalaxy A20 SM-A205GN/Dual-Sim NFC
Country or region availablefeature not registeredPhilippinesHong KongTaiwan
Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date5/1/20074/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI268 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM655064bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 122778 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64MB32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
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 registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.05.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby216 hours (9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
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: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.23W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
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