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BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) 02Points
2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare BlackBerry 8830 X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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 M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)46%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
225MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)19 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+8GB LPDDR4X511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+128GB (103GB available)1647 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+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)63%
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+720x1600 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+266 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+6.6"164%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+4K UHD (3840x2160)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+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) vs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 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, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
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/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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, GALILEO, 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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Model8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 8830 World EditionGalaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredIndia
India
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date5/1/20075/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.5" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI266 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM655064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64MB128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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 registered2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolutionNot supported8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported20 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.05.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby216 hours (9 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Trackball navigation
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray
โ€ข Samsung Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.689W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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