Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) vs BlackBerry Curve 9310

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A53 vs BlackBerry Curve 9310 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 5:43 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:17 AM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 9310 X Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points BlackBerry Curve 9310 Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	4 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9310
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1x 800MHz
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+128GB (100GB available)1124 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (91MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)57% Thinner	vs	12.7 millimeters (0.5 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 pixels33 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+405 PPI147% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	164 PPI
+6.5"166% Larger screen	vs	2.44"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP26 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+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	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps644 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of 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
+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	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/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + 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
+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	+104 grams (3.64 ounces)82% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

7 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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Model	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Curve 9310
Other model names	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E/Dual-SIM	RIM BlackBerry Curve 9310 Verizon CDMA
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Chile, Philippines, India, New Zealand, Ukraine	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	7/12/2012
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 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 A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	164 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
System version	Android 12	BlackBerry OS 7.1
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	feature not registered
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2	512MB (91MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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	VGA (640x480) 15 fps
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	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	Face detection
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 A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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 A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, AMR, 3GP, 3GPP, OGG
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (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 A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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	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, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Black • Optical trackpad • BBM
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body)	feature not registered