Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A50s vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2019 5:32 AM, updated: 8/6/2020 1:44 PM

Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) Compare Samsung Galaxy A50s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)

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!

31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	vs	2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	624MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+128GB (107GB available)427 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)82% Thinner	vs	14 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
+1080x2340 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x360 pixels
+403 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	246 PPI
+6.4"162% Larger screen	vs	2.44"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP18 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)48 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HVGA (480x352)
+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) 600 Mbps166 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
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+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)
+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	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)39% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

7 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

3.5mm jack

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

USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Other model names	Galaxy A50s (4GB RAM + 128GB) SM-A507FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)	AT&T RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India	USA
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2019	11/3/2009
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 158.5 millimeters (2.93 x 6.24 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	246 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 A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	Android 10	BlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1	256MB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	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, 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 A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HVGA (480x352)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 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	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
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	2.1 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Violet • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/4GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
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