Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB) vs BlackBerry Storm (9500)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03 vs BlackBerry Storm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2022 6:08 PM, updated: 3/16/2023 5:41 PM

Compare BlackBerry Storm X Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points BlackBerry Storm (9500) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.25"
TFT

360x480

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)

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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	vs	2 Advantages BlackBerry Storm (9500)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	528MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR431 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB LPDDR
+64GB (47GB available)46 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)54% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+720x1600 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x480 pixels
+270 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	185 PPI
+6.5"100% Larger screen	vs	3.25"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP15 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)13 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HVGA (480x320)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)26% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Storm (9500)
Other model names	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M Single-SIM (64GB+4GB RAM)	Vodafone RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500, RIM Thunder
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021	11/14/2008
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	62.2 x 112.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.43 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	3.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	185 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
System version	Android 11	BlackBerry OS 4.7
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	128MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	1GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HVGA (480x320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red	• Colors: Black • 8GB microSD included • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	BlackBerry Storm (9500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered