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BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) 01Point
2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008) Compare BlackBerry 8830 X
5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)

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 J5 (SM-J5008)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
225MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB LPDDR295 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 128GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)65%
Thinner
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 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, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2600 mAh86%
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+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
2.0vs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + 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

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
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 J5 (SM-J5008)
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Model8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 8830 World EditionGalaxy J5 Duos (4G) SM-J5008, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date5/1/20076/1/2015
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)73 x 142 millimeters (2.87 x 5.59 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.5% (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 J5 (SM-J5008)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
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 J5 (SM-J5008)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64MB16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
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 / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
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/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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.04.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours17 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
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: White, Black, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.4W/kg (head), 0.285W/kg (body)
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