LG Lucid 2 (VS870) vs BlackBerry Z3

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Side by side comparison between LG Lucid 2 vs BlackBerry Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2014 8:06 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:44 PM

Compare BlackBerry Z3 X LG Lucid 2 (VS870) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

06Points BlackBerry Z3 Compare LG Lucid 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Lucid 2 (VS870)

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!

10 Advantages LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	vs	6 Advantages BlackBerry Z3
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+256 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+(front) 1.3MP42% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)5% Thinner
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
2460 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

23 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core

8GB

16 million

540x960 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
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Model	Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Other model names	Verizon LG Lucid2 VS870, Verizon LG Lucid 2 VS870	BlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM Jakarta
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	LG	BlackBerry
Release date	4/4/2013	5/1/2014
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.8 x 122.5 millimeters (2.47 x 4.82 in)	72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	220 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
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB
Internal storage	8GB	8GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080)
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	feature not registered
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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2460 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	15 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Panorama photo • DLNA Java framework	• Colors: Black • LED indicator • BBM 6 • Facebook, Twitter, YouTube • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	BlackBerry Z3
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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LG Lucid 2 (VS870) vs BlackBerry Z3

Side by side comparison between LG Lucid 2 vs BlackBerry Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? LG Lucid 2 (VS870)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate