BlackBerry Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A33 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2022 2:51 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A33 X BlackBerry Classic 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M) Compare BlackBerry Classic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)

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4 Advantages BlackBerry Classic	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+128GB (101GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)26% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x720 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
291 PPI	vs	+411 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+6.4"83% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times 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
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2515 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh99% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + 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	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Other model names	BlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM Kopi	Galaxy A33 5G SM-A336M Single-SIM NFC
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	12/17/2014	4/20/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)	74 x 159.7 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x720 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	291 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 354420 (v8), 394918 (v9) Geekbench: 1900 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
RAM memory	2GB	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2515 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	365 hours (15.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Call control	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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Optical trackpad • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Classic	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered