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BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) vs Motorola A1600

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Motorola A1600 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola A1600 X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) 30Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)

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Priv (STV100-4)} 30 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) vs A1600} 3 Advantages Motorola A1600
+3GB LPDDR347 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)833 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (27MB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC511 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB microSD
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)109%
Thinner
vs19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1440x2560 pixels47 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+544 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+5.4"125%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 18MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps1906 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3410 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs930 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)50%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
 
ModelPriv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
Other model namesBlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM VeniceMotorola A1600 MING2, Motorola MING2 A1600
Country or region availableSouth AfricaSaudi ArabiaBrazilEgypt(Europe)
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe)
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date11/6/20158/1/2008
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)53.5 x 98.9 millimeters (2.11 x 3.89 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.4" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~33.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)feature not registered
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 418feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
RAM memory3GB LPDDR364MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)128MB (27MB available)
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,8,13,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
Back camera (main camera)18 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4896x3672 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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 Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.2633GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3410 mAh930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)6 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)180 hours (7.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• LED notification
• Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)
• Colors: Black
• Linux 2.6 OS
• Business card scanner
• Photo editor
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Motorola A1600
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.58W/kg (head), 0.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.78W/kg (head)
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