Samsung Galaxy A3 Core vs BlackBerry Passport

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 Core vs BlackBerry Passport phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/26/2020 1:56 PM, updated: 7/16/2022 6:29 AM

Compare BlackBerry Passport X Samsung Galaxy A3 Core 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points BlackBerry Passport Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Passport

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 Core	vs	20 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+5.3"18% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB2 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1480 pixels	vs	+1440x1440 pixels95% Higher resolution screen
311 PPI	vs	+453 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3450 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+11 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
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
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Model	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
Other model names	Galaxy A3 Core SM-A013G/DS (A01 Core)	AT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region available	South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	8/6/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020	9/24/2014
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.66 x 5.58 in)	90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	1440x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	311 PPI	453 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
System version	Android 10	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	Android Go edition One UI 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (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 A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
Sensors	Accelerometer Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	444 hours (18.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
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, 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	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Miracast • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 Core	BlackBerry Passport
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.638W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered