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Nokia 9 PureView vs BlackBerry Z30

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9 PureView vs BlackBerry Z30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9 PureView

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!

9 PureView} 26 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView vs Z30} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Z30
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core132%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (110GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1440x2880 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+538 PPI83%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.99"20%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 20MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3320 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2880 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)1%
Lighter
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
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ModelNokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
Other model namesNokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094BlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date2/1/201910/5/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.99" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2880 pixels (18:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)538 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 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 networkCDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTA-1082 version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1087 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TA-1094 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
VoLTE
TA-1082 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1087 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1094 version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
Back camera (main camera)(6 cameras)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide
12MP mono
12MP mono
12MP mono
0.3MP TOF 3D
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature 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/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + 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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3320 mAh2880 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry Z30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Midnight Blue
• Android One
• Zeiss optics back cameras
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Black
• BBM 6
• HDR photo/video
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9 PureViewBlackBerry 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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