BlackBerry Priv
#1833
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
#1157Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Priv
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Performance
57.967.0
Camera
50.150.6
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.865.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Priv features a solid build with a glass front and plastic back, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip combines a glass back with an aluminum frame, offering a more premium feel.
- The Priv has a 5.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, whereas the Z Flip sports a larger 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2636 pixels and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the Priv is powered by the Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Z Flip utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855+ with 8GB of RAM, resulting in better overall performance.
- The camera system on the Priv includes an 18 MP rear camera capable of 4K video, while the Z Flip has a dual 12 MP rear camera setup with various video recording capabilities, including 4K at 60fps.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Priv at 3410 mAh compared to the Z Flip's 3300 mAh, but both support wireless charging.
- The Priv runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to Marshmallow), while the Z Flip operates on Android 10 with One UI 4.1.1, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Priv
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
General
Release Date
2015
2020, February 11
Announced
2015
2020, February 11
Description
N/A
Also available with 5GVersions: SM-F700F/DS (International), SM-F700U/DS (USA), SM-F700U1/DS (USA Unlocked), SM-F700W/DS (Canada), SM-F700N (Korea), M-F7000 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
5.4"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~540 ppi density)
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (1x2.95 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
18 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
18 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.4", PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front Camera
2 MP
10 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
720p
4K@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wiredWireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
147 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm (5.79 x 3.04 x 0.37 in)
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
Weight
192 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Mirror Black, Mirror Purple, Mirror Gold, Thom Browne Edition
Foldable
✗
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/150 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K)
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1.1
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, altimeter, gyro, ToF proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No