BlackBerry Priv vs BlackBerry Z30
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BlackBerry Priv
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BlackBerry Z30
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BlackBerry Priv
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BlackBerry Priv
Better display
BlackBerry Priv
Lighter body
BlackBerry Z30
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.4 | 5 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2560 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 720 |
| PPI | 540 | 294 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 71.9 | 68 |
Platform
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57) | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 418 | Adreno 320 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 20 | — |
| OS Name | Android | BlackBerry |
| OS Version | 5.1.1 | — |
Memory
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Schneider-Kreuznach optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm |
| Wide | 18 MP, f/2.2, 27mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 720p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3410 | 2880 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 73 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 420 h (3G) | Up to 384 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 24 h (3G) | Up to 25 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 147 | 140.7 |
| keyboard | QWERTY | — |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 170 |
| Width (mm) | 77.2 | 72 |
Launch
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, October. Released 2015, November | 2013, September. Released 2013, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - USA (STV100-1), Europe (STV100-4) | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100, 800 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30 - USA (STV100-1) | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio (after SW upgrade) |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | BlackBerry Priv | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, altimeter, gyro, ToF proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BlackBerry Priv and BlackBerry Z30 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BlackBerry Priv packs a 3410 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
BlackBerry Priv reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 18 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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