BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) vs Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)

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

3/24/2019 9:40 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U) Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)

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!

8 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	263 grams (9.21 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels12% Higher resolution screen	vs	1536x2152 pixels
+544 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	362 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.4" inches6% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+512GB (462GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)36% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.4"	vs	+7.3"35% Larger screen
(back) 18MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP124% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP8 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3410 mAh	vs	+4380 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Other model names	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-3, RIM Venice	Galaxy Fold F900U (Single-SIM) Unlocked, Samsung Winner
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	11/6/2015	4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	263 grams (9.21 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Display type	AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.4" inches	7.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1536x2152 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	362 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 363016 (v7) Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4) GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	512GB (462GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
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	450/50 Mbps	1200/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,28,29,30), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10 Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	4380 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)	• Colors: Black, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered