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BlackBerry 7230 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 7230 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.6"
TFT

240x160

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A
vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210) Compare BlackBerry 7230 X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)

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7230} 0 Advantage BlackBerry 7230 vs Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
1MBvs+1GB LPDDR21023 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MBvs+16GB (14GB available)895 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
136 grams (4.76 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)3%
Lighter
20 millimeters (0.79 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)113%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x160 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
111 PPIvs+207 PPI86%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+4.5"73%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps2082 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAPvs+HTML, XHTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

1 Common items in both devices
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
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ModelBlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7210Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE EU GT-i9210, Samsung Celox
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date10/1/200311/1/2011
Depth20 millimeters (0.79 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 113 millimeters (2.91 x 4.45 in)69.9 x 130.9 millimeters (2.75 x 5.15 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size2.6" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x160 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)111 PPI207 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.0Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
ChipsetARM 9EJ-S Core32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM9EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
RAM memory1MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16MB16GB (14GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
BluetoothNot supported3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)192 hours (8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAPHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Java framework• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• Touch focus
• HAC M3/T3
• DLNA 1.5
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 7230Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.409W/kg (head), 0.422W/kg (body)
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