Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs BlackBerry Curve 8900
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A15 vs BlackBerry Curve 8900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
2.4"
TFT
TFT
480x360
3.1
MP
MP
128MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1400
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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!
7 Common items in both devices |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Hands-free calling |
Vibrating alert |
3.5mm jack |
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0 |
+ 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Model | Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Curve 8900 |
Other model names | Galaxy A15 4G LTE SM-A155M/Dual-SIM NFC | T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM Javelin |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Colombia, Costa Rica | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | BlackBerry |
Release date | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 | 11/14/2008 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) | 60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in) |
Weight | 200 grams (7 ounces) | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 2.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 480x360 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Not supported |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 396 PPI | 250 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 65 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 800nits[peak] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
System version | Android 14 | BlackBerry OS 4.6 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 6.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | 32bit: Freescale MXC275-30 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | feature not registered |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 317085 (v9), 375321 (v10) Geekbench: 1928 (v5), 1936 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 128MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256MB (119MB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 0.236 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G |
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 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | CSD, GPRS, EDGE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4 | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | QCIF (240x180) |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | 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 |
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 | Supported | feature not registered |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | feature not registered |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | 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 | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | feature not registered |
Radio | FM (RDS) | 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, AAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 2.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | feature not registered |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | Not supported |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor | Not supported |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1400 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 51 hours (2.1 days) | 5.5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 356 hours (14.8 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), 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 | WAP, HTML |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Fixed QWERTY keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow | • Colors: Black • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • UMA support • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) | BlackBerry Curve 8900 | |
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 |