BlackBerry Passport
#2711
LG G3
#1824Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Passport
LG G3
Performance
64.260.9
Camera
64.282.5
Display
60.471.2
Battery
26.584.8
Build
74.488.7
Connectivity
58.261.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
46.754.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Passport features a compact build with a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display at 1440 x 1440 pixels, offering a unique square aspect ratio, while the LG G3 has a larger 5.5-inch True HD-IPS + LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, but the G3 has a slightly faster CPU at 2.5 GHz compared to the Passport's 2.26 GHz.
- Both cameras are 13 MP with optical image stabilization, but the G3 supports 4K video recording, whereas the Passport records at 1080p.
- The Passport's battery capacity is 3450 mAh, surpassing the G3's 3000 mAh, but the G3 offers wireless charging capabilities.
- The Passport runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3, while the G3 operates on Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 6.0, providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Passport
LG G3
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Versions: D855 (Europe); D850 (AT&T); D851 (T-Mobile); D852 (Canada)
Display
Size
4.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
True HD-IPS + LCD
Resolution
1440 x 1440 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~453 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 30mm (standard), AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.8, 28mm (wide)
2.1 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
Wireless (Qi) (optional)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 3.56 x 0.37 in)
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196 g
149 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Black&Gold, Silver
Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red, Blue Steel
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.39 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.3, upgradable to 10.3.2
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass