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BlackBerry Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) Compare BlackBerry Classic X
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Classic

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Classic} 9 Advantages BlackBerry Classic vs Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
+2GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+291 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2515 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 mAh
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)62%
Lighter
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)48%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
3.5"vs+4.5"29%
Larger screen
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) WVGA (800x480)25%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device

30 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x720 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
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ModelBlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Other model namesBlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM KopiGalaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300G (Single-sim)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredIndiaSingapore
India, Singapore
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date12/17/201411/1/2014
Depth10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)291 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
RAM memory2GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)WVGA (800x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2515 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours12 hours
Standby365 hours (15.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.204W/kg (head), 0.889W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)
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