BlackBerry Z3
#6376
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#5192Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z3
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera
1.1 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Details
1.1 MP
1.6 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes