Samsung SGH-C500 vs BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung SGH-C500 vs BlackBerry 8830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2013 2:41 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:37 PM

Compare BlackBerry 8830 X Samsung SGH-C500 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.77"
TFT

128x160

0.3
MP

N/A

800
mAh

(Removable)

13Points BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) Compare Samsung SGH-C500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A

16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung SGH-C500	vs	13 Advantages BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
+76 grams (2.66 ounces)74% Lighter	vs	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+(back) 0.3MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+(2G GPRS) 0.048 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0)
2MB	vs	+64MB31 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 4GB microSDAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
17.8 millimeters (0.7 inches)	vs	+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)27% Thinner
128x160 pixels	vs	+320x240 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
116 PPI	vs	+160 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.77"	vs	+2.5"41% Larger screen
10 apps	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times More apps available to download and use
800 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh75% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+2.5mm jackAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+2.0Advantage Bluetooth 2.0 is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAP	vs	+WAP, HTMLAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

6 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

65 thousand

2G GPRS / 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
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Model	Samsung SGH-C500	8830 (World edition)
Other model names	Samsung C500, SGH-C500L	RIM BlackBerry 8830 World Edition
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	10/1/2007	5/1/2007
Depth	17.8 millimeters (0.7 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	44.5 x 83.4 millimeters (1.75 x 3.28 in)	66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)
Weight	76 grams (2.66 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	1.77" inches	2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~26.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	128x160 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	116 PPI	160 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
System version	Proprietary OS	BlackBerry OS 4.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm MSM6550
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
RAM memory	feature not registered	16MB SDRAM
Internal storage	2MB	64MB
External storage	Not supported	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.048 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS	CSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
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 SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Back camera (main camera)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	feature not registered
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
USB	Not supported	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output	Not supported	2.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	2.0
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	800 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	3.7 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	216 hours (9 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red • Phonebook with 1000 entries	• Colors: Black • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung SGH-C500	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
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

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Samsung SGH-C500 vs BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)

Side by side comparison between Samsung SGH-C500 vs BlackBerry 8830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate