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BlackBerry Z3 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z3 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X BlackBerry Z3 07Points
BlackBerry Z3
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare BlackBerry Z3 X
Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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Z3} 7 Advantages BlackBerry Z3 vs Lumia 535 (RM-1089)} 11 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+1.5GB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (4GB available)
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsWVGA (848x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) WVGA (848x480)
+2500 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1905 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+146 grams (5.11 ounces)12%
Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 5MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
25 Common items in both devices
16 million
540x960 pixels
220 PPI
5"
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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ModelBlackBerry Z3Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM JakartaNokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandBlackBerryMicrosoft
Release date5/1/201412/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory1.5GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080)WVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)WVGA (848x480)
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

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-L4A
Battery capacity2500 mAh1905 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours13 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• LED indicator
• BBM 6
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue
• Microsoft Cortana
• OneDrive 15GB

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z3Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
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