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BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Samsung Galaxy A60 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A60 X BlackBerry Bold 9790 04Points
2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X
6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

32
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)

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Bold 9790} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB SDRAMvs+6GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6.1GB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)16 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)44%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
480x320 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
235 PPIvs+409 PPI74%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.45"vs+6.3"157%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 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 HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps55 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+3500 mAh185%
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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]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 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 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 Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
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ModelBold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Other model namesBlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx IIIGalaxy A60 SM-A606Y/Dual-Sim, SM-A606YZKGBRI
Country or region availablefeature not registeredTaiwan
Taiwan
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date12/1/20116/1/2019
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT PLS
Screen size2.45" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels1080x2340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)235 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
RAM memory768MB SDRAM6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (6.1GB available)128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/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 / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps400/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(triple camera)
32 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF123°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby408 hours (17 days)331 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• HAC
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Cocktail orange, Peach mist, Pink/blue, Pink/white
• 19.5:9 display ratio (FHD+)
• Glasstic back panel
• One UI
• Dolby Atmos sound
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.274W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
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