Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
2.44"
TFT
TFT
480x360
3.1
MP
MP
256MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1)
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6 Common items in both devices |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus |
Ambient light sensor |
Hands-free calling |
Vibrating alert |
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging |
+ specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Model | Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | Bold 9700 (AT&T) |
Other model names | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) - Unlocked | AT&T RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx |
Country or region available | ![]() USA | ![]() USA |
Brand | Samsung | BlackBerry |
Release date | 3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 | 11/3/2009 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 14 millimeters (0.55 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in) | 60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in) |
Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 122 grams (4.27 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 2.44" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 480x360 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Not supported |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 524 PPI | 246 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 65 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
System version | Android 10 | BlackBerry OS 5.0 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | BlackBerry OS 6.0 |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 32bit: Marvell PXA930 |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | feature not registered |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 256MB SDRAM |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0 | 256MB |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 3.6 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (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, 46, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA |
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 S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0 | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | HVGA (480x352) |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | feature not registered |
BSI sensor | Supported | feature not registered |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | feature not registered |
Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | feature not registered |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WMA, AAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | feature not registered |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 360 hours (15 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | feature not registered |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Fixed QWERTY keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U1) | BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.08W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |