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Nokia 5.1 Plus vs BlackBerry Z30

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5.1 Plus vs BlackBerry Z30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.86"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.1 Plus

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!

5.1 Plus} 20 Advantages Nokia 5.1 Plus vs Z30} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Z30
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)38%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+720x1520 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+5.86"17%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3060 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2880 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
287 PPIvs+294 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
4G LTE
+11 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

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
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Model5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
Other model namesNokia 5.1 Plus 3GB RAM, Nokia X5, HMD GlobalBlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date7/1/201810/5/2013
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)71.98 x 149.51 millimeters (2.83 x 5.89 in)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.86" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)287 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 800MhzQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
LTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3060 mAh2880 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, 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: Night black, Glacier white, Baltic sea blue
• Android One
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Colors: Black
• BBM 6
• HDR photo/video
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5.1 PlusBlackBerry Z30
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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