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BlackBerry Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) Compare BlackBerry Z30 X
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)

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Z30} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Z30 vs Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
+294 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+32GB (21GB available)31%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)1%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.4"28%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
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
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2880 mAhvs+4000 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+13 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 Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
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ModelBlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM AristoGalaxy A20 SM-A205W NFC, SM-A205WZKAXAC
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanada
Canada
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date10/5/20134/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68% (screen-to-body ratio)~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM896064bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 122778 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2880 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hours26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby384 hours (16 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BBM 6
• HDR photo/video
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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