BlackBerry Z30
#4268
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
#4911Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
Performance
54.551.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
23.320.0
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
55.055.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
35.030.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z30 features a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 4.8-inch display of the Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA, although both share the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Z30 has a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU versus the S III's 1.5 GHz.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Z30's camera has a wider aperture.
- The Z30 also boasts a larger 2880 mAh battery compared to the S III's 2100 mAh.
- In software, the Z30 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2, while the S III operates on Android 4.1, with the Z30 offering a more integrated productivity experience.
- Build quality favors the S III with a lighter weight and slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung SGH-I535 for VerizonSamsung SPH-L710 for Sprint
Display
Size
5"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2880 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
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)
137.2 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (5.40 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
170 g
133.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Pebble blue, Marble white, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.48 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
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), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer