Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) vs BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40s vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1560
13
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
3.1"
IPS
IPS
720x720
5
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 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 A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
Model | Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) |
Other model names | Galaxy A40s SM-A3050ZKFC (64GB + 6GB RAM), Galaxy M30 | RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+ |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | BlackBerry |
Release date | 3/7/2019 | 6/1/2013 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in) | 66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in) |
Weight | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) | 120 grams (4.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 3.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1560 pixels | 720x720 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 268 PPI | 328 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | BlackBerry OS 10.2 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 8GB (6GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
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) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 42/5.76 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP depth f/2.2 | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.4 (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 | PDAF: phase detection 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 |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
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 A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2180 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 12.5 hours |
Standby | 417 hours (17.4 days) | 336 hours (14 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, 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, Gold • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound | • Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink • BlackBerry maps • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | BlackBerry Q5 (3G) | |
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 |