Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs BlackBerry Bold 9790

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A73 vs BlackBerry Bold 9790 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2022 11:43 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 12:01 PM

Compare BlackBerry Bold 9790 X Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points BlackBerry Bold 9790 Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.45"
TFT

480x320

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9790
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB SDRAM
+128GB (100GB available)15 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6.1GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)50% Thinner	vs	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x320 pixels
+393 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	235 PPI
+6.7"173% Larger screen	vs	2.45"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP25 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(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 HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 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)
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+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
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)69% 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

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
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Model	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Bold 9790
Other model names	Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM	BlackBerry Bold 9790, Bellagio, Onyx III
Country or region available	(Latin America), South Africa, Philippines	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	12/1/2011
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)	60 x 110 millimeters (2.36 x 4.33 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 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 A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	2.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	235 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
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 A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
System version	Android 12	BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA930
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 1GHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	768MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2	8GB (6.1GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
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	7.2/5.76 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	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	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
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, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (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
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	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 A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
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 A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	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, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) JM-1
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	45 hours (1.9 days)	5.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	408 hours (17 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Gray, White, Mint	• Colors: Black, White • Optical trackpad • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • HAC • LBS • UMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9790
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.68W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.285W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)	feature not registered