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BlackBerry Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare BlackBerry Z3 X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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!

Z3} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Z3 vs Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+8GB60%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)66%
Thinner
vs15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+2500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2330 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
220 PPIvs+256 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 2MP108%
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
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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
1.5GB / 1.5GB LPDDR2
16 million
540x960 pixels
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
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ModelBlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM JakartaGalaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaBrazilUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongIndiaPakistanSingapore
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date5/1/20147/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory1.5GB1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/3.1 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.3ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours12 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข LED indicator
โ€ข BBM 6
โ€ข Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: White
โ€ข Dropbox 50GB
โ€ข S-Voice natural language

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z3Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)
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