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BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)

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!

Bold 9790} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)61%
Lighter
vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core176%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6.1GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)64%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)56%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x320 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
235 PPIvs+401 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.45"vs+5.5"124%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+3300 mAh168%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 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 A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
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ModelBold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Other model namesBlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx IIIGalaxy A7 Duos 2016 4G, Galaxy A7 6
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date12/1/201112/16/2015
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.45" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)235 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
RAM memory768MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (6.1GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
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 Mbps300/50 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 1,3,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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 A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours17 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
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, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9790Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.318W/kg (head), 1.144W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.717W/kg (head), 0.621W/kg (body)
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