Overall Score
55.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#5145)55.4
Performance(#11676)51.3
Camera(#5100)42.1
Display(#1082)79.5
Battery(#4158)43.5
Build(#2905)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry Z30
Short Review
- The BlackBerry Z30 features a sleek design with dimensions of 140.7 x 72 x 9.4 mm and a weight of 170g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, featuring a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, which handles everyday tasks adequately.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2880 mAh capacity, though it lacks fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The device runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2, which is upgradable to 10.3.1, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The inclusion of stereo speakers enhances media playback, and a headphone jack is available for wired audio.
- Overall, the Z30 combines solid build quality with functional performance and essential features.
- Special features like NFC add to its versatility in connectivity.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUDual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2880 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions140.7 x 72 x 9.4 mm (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemBlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
OS VersionBlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes