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Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) vs BlackBerry 8700v

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos vs BlackBerry 8700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 8700 X Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) 26Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) vs 8700v} 0 Advantage BlackBerry 8700v
+800MHz 32bit Single-core156%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+512MB (158MB available)147%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)56%
Thinner
vs19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+165 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+3.5"35%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+QVGA (320x240)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps12 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, Proximity sensor, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1650 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP

4 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
ModelGalaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMAVodafone RIM BlackBerry 8700v, RIM Electron
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaIndia
(Global, International), China, India
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date2/1/20123/1/2006
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)69.5 x 110 millimeters (2.74 x 4.33 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoBlackBerry OS 4.1
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
RAM memory256MB16MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (158MB available)64MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRSNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Not supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+feature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours4 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Smile Shot/Panorama
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Gray
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)BlackBerry 8700v
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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