BlackBerry Z30 vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

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

9/22/2013 11:50 AM, updated: 4/16/2020 8:32 AM

Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X BlackBerry Z30 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare BlackBerry Z30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z30

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18 Advantages BlackBerry Z30	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core152% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB23% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)19% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	4G WiMAX
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps
+2880 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)30% Lighter
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	BlackBerry Z30	Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model names	BlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo	Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region available	feature not registered	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	10/5/2013	5/8/2011
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10.2	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	75/25 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	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100	WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
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	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2880 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	6 hours
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	428 hours (17.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Black • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Z30	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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BlackBerry Z30 vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

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

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z30

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate