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BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z10 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) 10Points
4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M) Compare BlackBerry Z10 X
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)

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!

Z10 (4G LTE)} 10 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) vs Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+768x1280 pixels90%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+355 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) WVGA (800x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)25%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)30%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.2"vs+4.5"7%
Larger screen
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+1900 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
ModelZ10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z10 STL100-2, STL100-3, STL100-4, RIM LiverpoolGalaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300M (Single-Sim)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date1/31/201311/1/2014
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)355 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 STL100-2:850/900/2100, STL100-3: 800/850/1700/1900/2100, STL100-4: 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
STL100-2 model:
LTE (3, 7, 8, 20)
STL100-3:
LTE (2, 4, 5, 17)
STL100-4:
LTE (13)
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)WVGA (800x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours12 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)
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