BlackBerry Z3
#6376
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#5190Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z3
Xiaomi Redmi Go
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
1.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
1.1 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes