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BlackBerry Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X BlackBerry Classic 05Points
BlackBerry Classic
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) Compare BlackBerry Classic X
Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)

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Classic} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Classic vs Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
+16GB45%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (11GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2515 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2300 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-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+123 grams (4.31 ounces)45%
Lighter
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x720 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
291 PPIvs+294 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5"43%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 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
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
25 Common items in both devices
2GB
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 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 ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
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ModelBlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Other model namesBlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM KopiSamsung Galaxy A5 2015 SM-A500F, Galaxy A5 Single-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)Philippines
(Europe), Philippines
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date12/17/201411/1/2014
Depth10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)291 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
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 A5 (4G SM-A500F)
RAM memory2GB2GB
Internal storage16GB16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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 A5 (4G SM-A500F)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2515 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours15 hours
Standby365 hours (15.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
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
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry ClassicGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.648W/kg (head), 0.478W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)
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