BlackBerry Z3
#5165
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#3752Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z3
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
43.349.3
Camera
19.128.4
Display
55.256.5
Battery
21.824.2
Build
67.983.0
Connectivity
28.551.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.038.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Go also has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD but offers a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Z3 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, whereas the Redmi Go utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 425, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi Go is superior, with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the Z3's 5 MP, and it also has a 5 MP selfie camera versus the Z3's 1.1 MP.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Redmi Go having a 3000 mAh battery compared to the Z3's 2500 mAh.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Z3 using BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 and the Redmi Go operating on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), which may offer a more familiar software experience for many users.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a plastic frame and back, but the Redmi Go is slightly lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z3
Xiaomi Redmi Go
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
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 (~296 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 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/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.1 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-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)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
164 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity