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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) vs BlackBerry Curve 8900

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) vs BlackBerry Curve 8900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) 27Points
6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)

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Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) vs Curve 8900} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs512MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB LPDDR
+128GB (109GB available)937 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (119MB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)82%
Thinner
vs13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x2340 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x360 pixels
+403 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs250 PPI
+6.4"167%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 24MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)191 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (240x180)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps3389 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
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, ANT+, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh143%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)57%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

6 Common items in both devices
LED flash
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
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
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ModelGalaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Curve 8900
Other model names갤럭시 A9 Pro SM-G887NTKASKO, Galaxy A8sT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM Javelin
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date12/1/201811/14/2008
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size6.4" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels480x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI250 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieBlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)32bit: Freescale MXC275-30
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X128MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256MB (119MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 26)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5632x4224 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (240x180)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEONot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered356 hours (14.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA support
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)BlackBerry Curve 8900
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.601W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)feature not registered
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