Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) vs BlackBerry Z10 (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs BlackBerry Z10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2013 12:13 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare BlackBerry Z10 X Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points BlackBerry Z10 (3G) Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z10 (3G)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)	vs	32 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR215 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (7GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)57% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)29% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+768x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+355 PPI115% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.2"20% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGE	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps54 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Z10 (3G)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	BlackBerry Z10 3G STL100-1, RIM London
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2007	1/31/2013
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	355 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
System version	iOS 1.0	BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	BlackBerry OS 10.2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (7GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	10 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered