Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) vs BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 vs BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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2.46"
TFT
TFT
320x240
2
MP
MP
256MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1150
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
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4 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
3.5mm jack |
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou / A-GPS |
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0 |
+ 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 highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Model | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | Curve 3G 9300 (Global) |
Other model names | Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIM NFC | RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, RIM Kepler |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | BlackBerry |
Release date | 3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022 | 8/9/2010 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in) | 60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in) |
Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 104 grams (3.64 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 2.46" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 320x240 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Not supported |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 163 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 65 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
System version | Android 12 | BlackBerry OS 5.0 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | BlackBerry OS 6.0 |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm) | 32bit: Marvell PXA930 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | feature not registered |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 256MB SDRAM |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256MB |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 3.6 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/5"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | 2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | QVGA (320x240) 15 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | 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 | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | feature not registered |
BSI sensor | Supported | feature not registered |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | feature not registered |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | 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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | feature not registered |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | feature not registered |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1150 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 50 hours (2.1 days) | 5.5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 348 hours (14.5 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Fixed QWERTY keyboard |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach | โข Colors: Black โข Touch-sensitive optical trackpad โข UMA (carrier phone dependent) โข LBS โข HAC (M3/T3) โข BlackBerry Maps โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body) | feature not registered |