Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs BlackBerry Curve 8900

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52s vs BlackBerry Curve 8900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2021 7:10 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:31 AM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points BlackBerry Curve 8900 Compare Samsung Galaxy A52s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	512MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB LPDDR
+128GB (101GB available)868 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (119MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)61% Thinner	vs	13.5 millimeters (0.53 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
+1080x2400 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x360 pixels
+405 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	250 PPI
+6.5"171% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP26 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)191 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (240x180)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 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)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + 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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)72% 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

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

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

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
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Model	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Curve 8900
Other model names	Galaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B/Dual-SIM)	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM Javelin
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021	11/14/2008
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	250 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
System version	Android 11	BlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)	32bit: Freescale MXC275-30
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 422597 (v8), 438254 (v9) Geekbench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	128MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.1	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 A52s (SM-A528B/DS 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	2000/1024 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QCIF (240x180)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" 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	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	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	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 A52s (SM-A528B/DS 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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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 A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	5.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	356 hours (14.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 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: Awesome Black, White, Purple, Mint	• Colors: Black • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • UMA support • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 8900
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.878W/kg (head), 0.842W/kg (body)	feature not registered