Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A80 vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2019 7:50 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:13 PM

Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)

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!

34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	vs	4 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)13 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	312MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X63 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+128GB (108GB available)1474 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (75MB available)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)88% Thinner	vs	17.5 millimeters (0.69 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	240x320 pixels
+393 PPI155% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	154 PPI
+6.7"158% Larger screen	vs	2.6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP28 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	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)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3921 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 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 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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3700 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	900 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your 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	Not supported
+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 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
220 grams (7.7 ounces)	vs	+102 grams (3.57 ounces)116% 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

6 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Pearl Flip (8230)
Other model names	Galaxy A80 SM-A805F/Dual-SIM	Verizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 CDMA, RIM Apex
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019	2/28/2009
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)	50 x 101 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)
Weight	220 grams (7.7 ounces)	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	BlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	128MB (75MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
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 Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QCIF (240x180) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" 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	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	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Front camera (secondary)	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)	Not supported
Front camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
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	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	900 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	3.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	216 hours (9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White	• Colors: Black, Red, Pink • Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels • Half-QWERTY • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.3W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.22W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	feature not registered