BlackBerry Z3
#5165
Nokia Lumia 520
#5483Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z3
Nokia Lumia 520
Performance
43.338.5
Camera
19.115.4
Display
55.254.4
Battery
21.814.3
Build
67.985.2
Connectivity
28.532.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.027.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z3 features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia Lumia 520's 4.0-inch display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z3 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Lumia 520 has a slightly less powerful Qualcomm MSM8227 with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Z3 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Lumia 520 is limited to 720p.
- The Z3 also has a significantly larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1430 mAh.
- Both phones utilize plastic materials for their build, but the Z3 is heavier at 164g versus the Lumia's 124g.
- The Z3 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z3
Nokia Lumia 520
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
N/A
Front Camera
1.1 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
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)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
164 g
124 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
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
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity