BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1) vs Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Lenovo Vibe B phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2017 7:13 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:39 AM

Compare Lenovo Vibe B X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30) Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)

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26 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	vs	6 Advantages Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core107% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+544 PPI163% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+5.4"20% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 18MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3410 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)33% Lighter
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

(front) 2MP

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
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Model	Priv (STV100-1)	Vibe B (A2016b30)
Other model names	AT&T BlackBerry Privilege STV100-1, RIM Venice	Lenovo Vibe B A2016b31 Dual-Sim
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	BlackBerry	Lenovo
Release date	11/6/2015	9/1/2016, Announced: 8/1/2016
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	66 x 132.5 millimeters (2.6 x 5.22 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735M (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,20,29,30)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL253
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	11 hours
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	170 hours (7.1 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min) • Wireless Charging	• Colors: Black, White • Screen protector included • Plastic case included (black/gold) • V-Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1)	Lenovo Vibe B (A2016b30)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered