BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2016 5:51 PM, updated: 2/21/2023 5:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A) Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)

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18 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core86% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)69% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+544 PPI122% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+(back) 18MP125% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3410 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9% Thinner
5.4"	vs	+6"11% Larger screen
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
Other model names	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-3, RIM Venice	AT&T Galaxy Mega 2 4G SM-G750A, Samsung Vasta
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	11/6/2015	9/1/2014
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	84.9 x 163.6 millimeters (3.34 x 6.44 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4415 (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (533MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 29)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
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 Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + 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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
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: White, Black • S Pen support Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Galaxy Mega 2 (LTE SM-G750A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.37W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered