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BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Keyone vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) 27Points
4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB) Compare BlackBerry Keyone X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)

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!

Keyone (BBB100-3)} 27 Advantages BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3) vs Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core126%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (8.8GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x1620 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+433 PPI69%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)30%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps10 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh84%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 mAh
+18W80%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)68%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)5%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
ModelKeyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Other model namesSprint/Verizon BlackBerry KEYoneGalaxy S4 mini i9190, Galaxy S IV, Samsung Serrano
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date4/27/20177/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 149.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.87 in)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1620 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)433 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (8.8GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.55ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)12 hours
Standby515 hours (21.5 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black/silver, Black, Bronze
โ€ข DTEK system
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Aluminum frame
โ€ข Plastic back
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-3)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.368W/kg (head), 1.333W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.298W/kg (head), 0.361W/kg (body)
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