BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Samsung Galaxy A34 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2023 7:40 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A34 X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)

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!

3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+256GB (218GB available)871 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)71% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+390 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"	vs	+6.6"170% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP18 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x352)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)48 times 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
3G HSDPA	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps555 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Ambient light sensor

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Other model names	AT&T RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx	Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346M/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Colombia
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	11/3/2009	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.44" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 13
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x352)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA • Java framework	• Colors: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/DSN 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.75W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered