BlackBerry Z3
#5165
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z3
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
43.349.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
55.256.5
Battery
21.818.9
Build
67.971.7
Connectivity
28.536.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.030.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 1S has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z3 is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the Redmi 1S offers a quad-core 1.6 GHz CPU, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi 1S is also more advanced with an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the Z3's 5 MP, and it has a higher resolution selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Z3 at 2500 mAh compared to the 2000 mAh in the Redmi 1S.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Z3 utilizing BlackBerry OS and the Redmi 1S running Android, which may influence the software experience and app availability.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic frames and glass fronts, although the Redmi 1S includes Asahi Dragontrail glass for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z3
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.1 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
164 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass