BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9700 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2017 8:19 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:33 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/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!

2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+10GB39 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)75% 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	+720x1280 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+282 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"	vs	+5.2"113% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x352)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)11 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	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 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	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

8 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

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

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Other model names	AT&T RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx	Galaxy J5 SM-J530F/Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Morocco
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	11/3/2009	6/1/2017
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.44" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB	10GB eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x352)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	21 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold • 2.5D screen glass (curved) • Dual Messenger • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)