BlackBerry Z30
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Samsung Galaxy Premier I9260
#5107Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung Galaxy Premier I9260
Performance
54.541.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
23.320.0
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
55.049.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
35.029.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z30 features a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 4.65-inch screen of the Samsung Galaxy Premier I9260, though both share a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z30 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities than the Galaxy Premier's TI OMAP 4470 and 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Z30 has a slightly better front camera at 2 MP versus the Premier's 1.9 MP.
- The Z30 also boasts a larger battery capacity of 2880 mAh, compared to the Premier's 2100 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the Z30 runs BlackBerry OS 10.2, while the Premier operates on Android 4.1, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
- The build quality of the Z30 is heavier at 170g and larger dimensions, while the Premier is lighter at 130g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung Galaxy Premier I9260
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.65"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
TI OMAP 4470
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Adreno 320
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2880 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140.7 x 72 x 9.4 mm (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)
134.2 x 68 x 9 mm (5.28 x 2.68 x 0.35 in)
Weight
170 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Titanium Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.27 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass