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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch X BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 01Point
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710) Compare BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)

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Porsche Design P'9981} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 vs Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
+286 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-coreAdvantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+16GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)19%
Lighter
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
640x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
2.8"vs+4.5"61%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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 HSUPAvs+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1800 mAh46%
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+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 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 Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
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ModelPorsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Porsche Design P9981, RIM REQ71UWSprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, Samsung Within
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date12/5/20119/16/2011
Depth11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 115 millimeters (2.64 x 4.53 in)70 x 130 millimeters (2.76 x 5.12 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size2.8" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedWiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours8.8 hours
Standby348 hours (14.5 days)252 hours (10.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray on black
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Optical trackpad
• Porsche UI
• OpenGL 2.0
• LBS
• UMA
• HAC M4/T3
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• TouchWiz UI 4.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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