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BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) vs Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl Flip vs Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 X BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) 02Points
2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
31Points Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S) Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X
5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)

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!

Pearl Flip (8230)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) vs Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)77%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (75MB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)136 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)103%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+267 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+5.5"112%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(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 CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 300 Mbps1960 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+3300 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+ 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 Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
 
ModelPearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 CDMA, RIM Apex갤럭시 Wide3 SM-J737SZKESKO, SM-J737SZKESKC
Country or region availableUSA
USA
South Korea
South Korea
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date2/28/20097/1/2018
Depth17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 101 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI267 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27264bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128MB (75MB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedTri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby216 hours (9 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, Pink
• Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels
• Half-QWERTY
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Galaxy Wide 3 (SM-J737S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.615W/kg (head), 0.768W/kg (body)
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