BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) vs Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 vs Samsung Galaxy A02 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2021 3:32 AM, updated: 11/2/2021 11:11 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A02 X BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)

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!

3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)98% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+32GB (22GB available)87 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
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)53% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
163 PPI	vs	+270 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"	vs	+6.5"164% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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 HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times 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
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS

802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]

MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, RIM Kepler	Galaxy A02 SM-A022M Single-SIM (32GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Peru
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	8/9/2010	1/27/2021
Depth	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.46" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	163 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 10
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	150/50 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	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	feature not registered	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 Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	348 hours (14.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, 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	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • UMA (carrier phone dependent) • LBS • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red • One UI 2.0 • Mono sound (not stereo)
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered