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Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) vs BlackBerry 6230

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 vs BlackBerry 6230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 6230 X Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) 26Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.6"
MONO

160x100

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

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!

Lumia 950 (RM-1105)} 26 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) vs 6230} 1 Advantage BlackBerry 6230
+3GB LPDDR33071 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1MB
+32GB (27GB available)1727 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)144%
Thinner
vs20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsMonochromatic
+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs2
+1440x2560 pixels229 times
Higher resolution screen
vs160x100 pixels
+565 PPI7 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs73 PPI
+5.2"100%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 20.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)13 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G GSM
+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GSM)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)10%
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1 Common items in both devices
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
 
ModelLumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
Other model namesAT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 RM-1105, Microsoft TalkmanT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry 6230, RIM Quark
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftBlackBerry
Release date11/20/20156/1/2003
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)75 x 113 millimeters (2.95 x 4.45 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
Display typeAMOLEDMonochromatic
Screen size5.2" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~23.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels160x100 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI73 PPI
Colors16 million2
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
System versionWindows 10 MobileBlackBerry OS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)ARM 7EJ-S Core
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 418feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31MB
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)16MB
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkEMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashTriple LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACfeature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours5 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedNot supported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedMonophonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)BlackBerry 6230
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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