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BlackBerry Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z30 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) Compare BlackBerry Z30 X
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)

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!

Z30} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Z30 vs Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+2880 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)42%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)3%
Thinner
294 PPIvs+326 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
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ModelBlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM AristoAT&T Galaxy S5 mini G800A 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date10/5/20137/1/2014
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM896032bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 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 Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2880 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours10 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BBM 6
• HDR photo/video
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z30Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.594W/kg (head), 0.364W/kg (body)
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