BlackBerry Z30 vs Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)
Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z30 vs Apple iPhone 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2880
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4"
IPS
IPS
640x1136
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1440
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z30
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27 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
(back) 8MP |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) HD (1280x720) |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
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Model | BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) |
Other model names | BlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo | iPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | BlackBerry | Apple |
Release date | 10/5/2013 | 9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in) | 58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 112 grams (3.92 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 640x1136 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 326 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
System version | BlackBerry OS 10.2 | iOS 6.0 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | iOS 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960 | 32bit: Apple A6 (32nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark X: 2229 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB | 16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 100/50 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 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429) |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | A1428 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1429 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
Primary 4G network | LTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100 | LTE Cat3 A1428 model: LTE (4, 17) A1429 CDMA model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17) A1429 GSM model: LTE (1, 3, 5) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
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 | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 33mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | feature not registered | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | feature not registered | Supported |
HDR | feature not registered | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 35mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | feature not registered | 2 microphones |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO |
DLNA | feature not registered | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2880 mAh | 1440 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 8 hours |
Standby | 384 hours (16 days) | 225 hours (9.4 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized with tutorial |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black • BBM 6 • HDR photo/video • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • WiFi direct • Java framework | • Colors: White, Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HD voice • Video stabilization • Dock connector port • Panorama photo • Siri Voice Control • FaceTime • HAC (M3/T4) • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
BlackBerry Z30 | iPhone 5 (16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) |