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BlackBerry Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z30 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 Z30 09Points
BlackBerry Z30
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU) Compare BlackBerry Z30 X
Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z30

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Z30} 9 Advantages BlackBerry Z30 vs Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (12GB available)
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen		vs540x960 pixels
+294 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs245 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen		vs4.5"
+(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
+2880 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1900 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)Advantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)55%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)36%
Thinner
(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
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
23 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
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ModelBlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM AristoGalaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300FU (Single-sim)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date10/5/201311/1/2014
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM896064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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 Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
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 aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
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 Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 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 Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
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)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2880 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hours12 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, 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
• BBM 6
• HDR photo/video
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.462W/kg (head), 1.153W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.39W/kg (head), 0.554W/kg (body)
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