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Nokia 9500 vs BlackBerry Z3

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs BlackBerry Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z3 X Nokia 9500 01Point
Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
31Points BlackBerry Z3 Compare Nokia 9500 X
BlackBerry Z3
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z3

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9500} 1 Advantage Nokia 9500 vs Z3} 31 Advantages BlackBerry Z3
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+8GB107 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+164 grams (5.74 ounces)35%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)154%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+220 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps118 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+2500 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.1vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
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ModelNokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500BlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM Jakarta
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date2/1/20055/1/2014
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI220 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
RAM memory64MB SDRAM1.5GB
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080)
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth1.14.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours15 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• LED indicator
• BBM 6
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500BlackBerry Z3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)feature not registered
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