Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) vs BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2016 4:02 AM, updated: 7/13/2020 7:45 PM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)

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32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	vs	2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	624MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+16GB (10GB available)39 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)90% Thinner	vs	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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
+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+424 PPI160% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	163 PPI
+5.2"111% Larger screen	vs	2.46"
+(back) 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh152% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+104 grams (3.64 ounces)49% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

8 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS

802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] / 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A5100 Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6	T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, RIM Kepler
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	1/8/2016	8/9/2010
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	163 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	BlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	256MB
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
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	300/50 Mbps	3.6 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 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	5.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	348 hours (14.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back	• Colors: Silver, Purple • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • UMA (carrier phone dependent) • LBS • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)	feature not registered