BlackBerry Priv vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
A spec-by-spec comparison of the BlackBerry Priv and the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Price | $109 | $642 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,410 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Main camera | 18 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 192 g | 174 g |
| Released | Nov 2015 | Nov 2014 |
Summary: BlackBerry Priv is ahead on battery, main camera. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is ahead on storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, BlackBerry Priv is the cheaper option.
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Display
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, curved edges | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.4 inches, 81.6 cm2 (~71.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~540 ppi density) | 1600 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD+) + 160 pixels for edge screen (~524 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (4x1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.82 GHz Cortex-A57) | Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 |
| GPU | Adreno 418 | Adreno 420 |
Memory
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2TB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB (some sources state 128GB) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Single | 18 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), PDAF, OIS | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF, OIS |
| Features | Schneider-Kreuznach optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec. |
Selfie Camera
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) | 3.7 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 720p | 1440p@30fps |
| Features | — | Dual video call, Auto HDR |
Battery
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0), Wireless charging (Qi/PMA - market dependent) | 15W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm (5.79 x 3.04 x 0.37 in) (closed) | 151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 174 g (6.14 oz) |
| Build | Glass weave back, slider mechanism for physical keyboard | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, SlimPort | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes (IR LED) |
Launch
| BlackBerry Priv | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, September 25 | 2014, September 3 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released 2014, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, BlackBerry Priv or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?
BlackBerry Priv — 3,410 mAh for the BlackBerry Priv versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Which is lighter, BlackBerry Priv or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge — 192 g for the BlackBerry Priv versus 174 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Which is newer, BlackBerry Priv or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?
BlackBerry Priv — Nov 2015 for the BlackBerry Priv versus Nov 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Is the BlackBerry Priv or the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge rated higher?
We rate the BlackBerry Priv 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 7/10.
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