BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Samsung Galaxy Ace
Samsung Galaxy Ace
Also known as Samsung GT-S5830, Samsung S5830
Market Status: Released
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | BlackBerry | Android (2.3, 2.2) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 inches (109 x 60 x 13.9 mm) | 4.43 x 2.36 x 0.45 inches (112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm) | |
| Weight | 3.74 oz (106 g) the average is 4.4 oz (127 g) | 3.99 oz (113 g) the average is 4.4 oz (127 g) | |
| Design features | Full keyboard | ||
| Side Keys | Left: Other; Right: Volume control, Other | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 2.6 inches | 3.5 inches | |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels | 320 x 480 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 152 ppi | 165 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | TFT | TFT | |
| Colors | 65 536 | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | ||
| Features | Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 4.50 hours the average is 11 h (647 min) | 11.00 hours the average is 11 h (647 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 17.0 days (408 hours) the average is 18 days (441 h) | 26.7 days (640 hours) the average is 18 days (441 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 6.50 hours the average is 10 h (585 min) | ||
| Stand-by time (3G) | 17.5 days (420 hours) the average is 24 days (580 h) | ||
| Capacity | 1150 mAh | 1350 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 | ||
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Single core, 512 MHz | Single core, 800 MHz, ARM11 | |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 200 | ||
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM | ||
| Built-in storage | 0.158 GB | ||
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 2 megapixels | 5 megapixels | |
| Flash | LED | ||
| Features | Digital zoom | Auto focus, Smile detection, White balance presets, Burst mode, Panorama, Effects | |
| Camcorder | Yes | 320x240 (QVGA) (20 fps) | |
| Recording format | 3GP |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | ||
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | ||
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | |
| Radio | FM, Stereo, RDS | ||
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | ||
| YouTube player | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | BlackBerry Browser, RSS | ||
| supports | HTML | ||
| Built-in online services support | Facebook, YouTube (upload), Twitter |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 900, 2100 MHz | ||
| Data | EDGE | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | |
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | A-GPS | ||
| Navigation | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Notes | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, Memo | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | Google Talk | |
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.0 | 3.0 | |
| Profiles | Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Serial Port (SPP), SIM Access (SAP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b, g | 802.11 b, g, n | |
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | ||
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | microUSB | ||
| Other | UMA, Computer sync | DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Service lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | ||
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 01 Jul 2009 | 08 Dec 2010 | |
| FCC ID value: L6ARCG40GW link | FCC ID value: A3LGTS5830 link | ||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 1.22 W/kg | 0.69 W/kg | |
| Measured in | 1900 MHz | ||
| Body | 0.83 W/kg | 1.31 W/kg | |
| Measured in | 1900 MHz | ||
| EU SAR | |||
| Head | 0.84 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 26 Jan 2011 |
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