Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023) vs BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs BlackBerry Keyone phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/7/2018 8:22 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:59 AM

Compare BlackBerry Keyone X Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

29Points BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	vs	29 Advantages BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)69% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)16% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1620 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+433 PPI86% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12MP144% 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	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh133% 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
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	Keyone (BBB100-1)
Other model names	Airtel Samsung Nexus S GT-i9023 for India, Samsung Soju	RIM BlackBerry KEYone black edition (Key1)
Country or region available	India	(Latin America), Canada, South Korea, USA
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	3/1/2011	4/27/2017
Depth	10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)	72.4 x 149.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.87 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1620 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	433 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
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	7.2/5.76 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 900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.4 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	515 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
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, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black/silver, Black, Bronze • DTEK system • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered