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Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) vs BlackBerry Z3

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 2 vs BlackBerry Z3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z3 X Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) 10Points
Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points BlackBerry Z3 Compare Apple iPad 2 X
BlackBerry Z3
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? BlackBerry Z3

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iPad 2 (3G 32GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) vs Z3} 18 Advantages BlackBerry Z3
+32GB (27GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)6%
Thinner		vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+768x1024 pixels52%
Higher resolution screen		vs540x960 pixels
+9.7"94%
Larger screen		vs5"
+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+6930 mAh177%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2500 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
613 grams (21.46 ounces)vs+164 grams (5.74 ounces)3 times
Lighter
132 PPIvs+220 PPI67%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.7MPvs+(back) 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1MP200%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
 
ModeliPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
Other model namesiPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)BlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM Jakarta
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandAppleBlackBerry
Release date3/11/20115/1/2014
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)
Weight613 grams (21.46 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size9.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
System versioniOS 4.0BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updateiOS 9.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
Chipset32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP2Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21.5GB
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)8GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/2 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
Back camera (main camera)0.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution960x720 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080)
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6930 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours15 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service		• Colors: Black
• LED indicator
• BBM 6
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)BlackBerry Z3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.19W/kg (body)feature not registered
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