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Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) vs BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)

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

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Compare BlackBerry Priv X Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) 04Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1) Compare Samsung Galaxy Europa X
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)

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Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) vs Priv (STV100-1)} 30 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)88%
Lighter
vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)132 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)31%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels47 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+544 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5.4"93%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 18MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.7 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)23%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3410 mAh184%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
ModelGalaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Priv (STV100-1)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500MAT&T BlackBerry Privilege STV100-1, RIM Venice
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
USA
USA
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date10/1/201011/6/2015
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI544 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
RAM memory256MB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (170MB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat9 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,20,29,30)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels18 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4896x3672 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3410 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Social networking integration
• WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• LED notification
• Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)
• Wireless Charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.65W/kg (head)feature not registered
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