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BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) 01Point
2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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28Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) Compare BlackBerry 8830 X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/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)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
225MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+2GB127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+16GB (11GB available)175 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
132 grams (4.62 ounces)vs+123 grams (4.31 ounces)7%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)109%
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+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+294 PPI84%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+5"100%
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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) vs+(4G LTE-A) 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, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2300 mAh64%
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP 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+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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
+ 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 A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
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Model8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 8830 World EditionSamsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5 Duos
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date5/1/200711/1/2014
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI294 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM655064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM2GB
Internal storage64MB16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
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)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 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 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.04.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours15 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.46W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.322W/kg (head), 0.348W/kg (body)
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