BlackBerry Z3 vs BlackBerry Z30
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BlackBerry Z3
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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 Z30
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BlackBerry Z30
Better display
BlackBerry Z30
Lighter body
BlackBerry Z3
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 720 |
| PPI | 220 | 294 |
| Screen-to-body | 67.6 | 68 |
Platform
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200 | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 320 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | BlackBerry | BlackBerry |
Memory
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm | 8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 720p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.1 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2500 | 2880 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 84 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 384 h | Up to 384 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 15 h 30 min | Up to 25 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 140 | 140.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 170 |
| Width (mm) | 72.8 | 72 |
Launch
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, February. Released 2014, May | 2013, September. Released 2013, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100, 800 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (after SW upgrade) |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | BlackBerry Z3 | BlackBerry Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BlackBerry Z3 and BlackBerry Z30 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BlackBerry Z30 packs a 2880 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
BlackBerry Z30 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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