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Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) vs BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express vs BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G X Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) 17Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G Compare Samsung Galaxy Express X
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)

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Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) vs Bold Touch 9900 4G} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)13%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x480 pixels
+4.5"61%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh63%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
8GB (5GB available)vs+8GB (6.54GB available)31%
More internal storage for applications and files
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)7%
Lighter
207 PPIvs+286 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
 
ModelGalaxy Express (GT-i8730)Bold Touch 9900 4G
Other model namesGalaxy Express i8730 4G LTE, Samsung GT-i8730T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date3/1/20139/1/2011
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)69.1 x 132.2 millimeters (2.72 x 5.2 in)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~32% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels640x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI286 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanBlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBlackBerry OS 7.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (6.54GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/2100UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/900/1800/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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 Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.5 hours5.9 hours
Standby581 hours (24.2 days)307 hours (12.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• S Beam
• DLNA
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• OpenGL 2.0
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express (GT-i8730)BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
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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