BlackBerry Priv
#1565
Samsung Galaxy Note7 (USA)
#1033Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Priv
Samsung Galaxy Note7 (USA)
Performance
62.971.7
Camera
82.694.3
Display
81.883.3
Battery
87.087.2
Build
72.496.6
Connectivity
61.964.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
57.064.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Priv features a solid build with a glass front and plastic back, weighing 192g, while the Samsung Galaxy Note7 has a premium glass and aluminum construction, lighter at 169g.
- The Priv's 5.4-inch AMOLED display offers a sharp resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels but lacks HDR, whereas the Note7's 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display supports HDR10 for enhanced visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Priv is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB RAM, while the Note7 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 820 with 4GB RAM, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The Priv's rear camera is 18MP with OIS, capable of 4K video, compared to the Note7's 12MP camera with dual pixel PDAF and advanced video recording options.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Note7 at 3500mAh compared to the Priv's 3410mAh, although both support wireless charging.
- The Priv runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Note7 comes with Android 6.0.1 and features the TouchWiz UI for a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Priv
Samsung Galaxy Note7 (USA)
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: N930V (Verizon); N930A (AT&T); N930P (Sprint); N930T (T-Mobile), N930R4 (US Cellular); N930W8 (North America)Available in China with 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.4"
5.7"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~540 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
18 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.4", PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm (5.79 x 3.04 x 0.37 in)
153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
192 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K)
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, altimeter, gyro, ToF proximity, compass
Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2