BlackBerry Z3
#5165
LG K8
#4545Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z3
LG K8
Performance
43.345.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
55.256.5
Battery
21.820.2
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
28.555.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.032.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the LG K8 also has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD but offers a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z3 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400, whereas the K8 utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6735, providing potentially smoother multitasking.
- The Z3's rear camera is 5 MP, compared to the K8's 8 MP, and the K8 also has a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Z3 at 2500 mAh, compared to the K8's 2125 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Z3 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, while the K8 operates on Android 6.0, offering a more familiar software experience for many users.
- Both devices have similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the K8 is slightly lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z3
LG K8
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: LG Phoenix 2 (AT&T); K350N; LG Escape 3 K373
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2125 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2125 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140 x 72.8 x 9.3 mm (5.51 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
144.6 x 71.5 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.34 in)
Weight
164 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity