Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) vs BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)

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

1/21/2016 5:53 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:35 PM

Compare BlackBerry Priv X Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

25Points BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	vs	25 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core122% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.88GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+544 PPI151% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.4"26% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 18MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+3410 mAh89% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices

9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Priv (STV100-4)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Core Plus SM-G350	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM Venice
Country or region available	feature not registered	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	10/2/2013	11/6/2015
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129.7 millimeters (2.6 x 5.11 in)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	544 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM28155	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	VideoCore IV	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (1.88GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,8,13,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	18 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4896x3672 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	3410 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Java framework	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.536W/kg (head), 0.462W/kg (body)	feature not registered