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Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) vs BlackBerry 7230

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Fold vs BlackBerry 7230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 7230 X Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) 24Points
7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

240x160

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)

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Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) vs 7230} 2 Advantages BlackBerry 7230
+12GB LPDDR4X12287 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1MB
+512GB (462GB available)29567 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)190%
Thinner
vs20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1536x2152 pixels85 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x160 pixels
+362 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs111 PPI
+7.3"181%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)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)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps24999 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, ANT+, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vs2.5mm jack
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
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
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
263 grams (9.21 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)93%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
 
ModelGalaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
Other model namesGalaxy Fold F900F (Dual-SIM), Samsung WinnerRIM BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7210
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/201910/1/2003
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
Size (width x height)117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)74 x 113 millimeters (2.91 x 4.45 in)
Weight263 grams (9.21 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size7.3" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2152 pixels240x160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)362 PPI111 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieBlackBerry OS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)ARM 9EJ-S Core
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM9EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 363016 (v7)
Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X1MB
Internal storage512GB (462GB available)
UFS 3.0
16MB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm
Not supported
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
HDR10
Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm
Not supported
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
feature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACfeature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio outputType-C reversible connector2.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LENot supported
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4380 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
9W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedNot supported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedMonophonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)BlackBerry 7230
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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