BlackBerry Z3
#5165
Oppo Neo 3
#5680Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z3
Oppo Neo 3
Performance
43.335.9
Camera
19.115.4
Display
55.254.4
Battery
21.818.0
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
28.529.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.026.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density compared to the Oppo Neo 3's 4.5-inch IPS LCD at 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU and 1.5GB RAM, while the Neo 3 uses a Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a 1.3 GHz dual-core CPU and 1GB RAM, indicating better performance for the Z3.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Z3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Neo 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Z3 has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Neo 3's 1900 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Z3 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, while the Neo 3 operates on Android 4.2.1, reflecting a difference in user experience and app availability.
- Both devices have similar build materials but differ in weight, with the Z3 being heavier at 164g compared to the Neo 3's 128g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z3
Oppo Neo 3
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
1.1 MP
2 MP
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
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1900 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)
132 x 65.8 x 9.2 mm (5.20 x 2.59 x 0.36 in)
Weight
164 g
128 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
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 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity