BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Samsung Galaxy A05s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 11:17 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:04 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A05s X BlackBerry Curve 8900 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
PLS

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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 Curve 8900	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)76% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (119MB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)885 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
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 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
480x360 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
250 PPI	vs	+393 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6.7"179% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP16 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)47 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
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps1694 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	+Accelerometer, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + 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.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

5 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3.5mm jack

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM Javelin	Galaxy A05s 4G SM-A057F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	feature not registered	India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	11/14/2008	10/18/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	77.8 x 168 millimeters (3.06 x 6.61 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	250 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.6	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Freescale MXC275-30	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 321704 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	128MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB (119MB available)	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	0.236 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	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	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (240x180)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (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	Autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 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 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	2.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	356 hours (14.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • UMA support • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green, Violet
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.58W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)