BlackBerry Z3
#6376
LG K8
#5166Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z3
LG K8
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
70.070.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.455.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
1.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
1.1 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes