BlackBerry Z30
#4268
Samsung I9500 Fraser
#4979Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung I9500 Fraser
Performance
54.546.3
Camera
19.139.6
Display
80.482.6
Battery
23.317.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.034.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
35.029.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z30 features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung I9500 Fraser has a slightly smaller 4.65-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~316 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Z30 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, compared to the Fraser's Exynos C210 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, giving the Z30 an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z30 can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the Fraser's video capabilities are less specified.
- The Z30 has a larger 2880 mAh battery, significantly outlasting the Fraser's 1750 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Z30 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2, which is upgradable, while the Fraser operates on Tizen 1.0 OS, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung I9500 Fraser
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
This is a developers-only device, not available commercially
Display
Size
5"
4.65"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
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
Exynos C210
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 320
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB 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
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2880 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1750 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)
153.9 x 76.4 x 14.8 mm (6.06 x 3.01 x 0.58 in)
Weight
170 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
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, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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
Tizen 1.0 OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass