BlackBerry Passport vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Passport vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
4.5"
IPS
IPS
1440x1440
13
MP
MP
2mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3450
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
4.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
12
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
1860
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? BlackBerry Passport
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!
22 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
Change model | ||
Model | BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) |
Other model names | AT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere | Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE G850F, Samsung SM-G850F |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Europe) |
Brand | BlackBerry | Samsung |
Release date | 9/24/2014 | 9/1/2014 |
Depth | 9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in) | 65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in) |
Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 115 grams (4.03 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.5" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x1440 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 453 PPI | 312 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
System version | BlackBerry OS 10.2 | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1 | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB | 32GB (25GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
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 | 100/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 | LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
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 Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4608x2592 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (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 | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
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 Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3450 mAh | 1860 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 23 hours | 11 hours |
Standby | 444 hours (18.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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 • BBM 6 • Miracast • Java framework | • Colors: Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
BlackBerry Passport | Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.18W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.4W/kg (head), 0.506W/kg (body) |