BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2018 6:23 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) Compare BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)

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 Touch 9900 4G	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core196% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR44 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6.54GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)25% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
640x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
286 PPI	vs	+441 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+5.6"100% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh144% 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/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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
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Model	Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos
Country or region available	feature not registered	Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Turkey
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2011	1/6/2018
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)	70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~32% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x480 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	286 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (6.54GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	600/75 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 900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection 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	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (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	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.9 hours	19 hours
Standby	307 hours (12.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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 • Optical trackpad • OpenGL 2.0 • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • LBS • UMA • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)