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Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim) vs BlackBerry Z3

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 205 vs BlackBerry Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z3 X Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim) 03Points
2.4"
TFT

320x240

0.3
MP
N/A
1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z3

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!

Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)} 3 Advantages Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim) vs Z3} 26 Advantages BlackBerry Z3
+94 grams (3.29 ounces)74%
Lighter
vs164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
64MBvs+8GB127 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)40%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+220 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+5"108%
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
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 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
1020 mAhvs+2500 mAh145%
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
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS) / FM
+ 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 Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
 
ModelAsha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
Other model namesNokia Asha 205 RM-862, Nokia Asha 2050BlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM Jakarta
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date12/1/20125/1/2014
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)61.1 x 112.8 millimeters (2.41 x 4.44 in)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)
Weight94 grams (3.29 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI220 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
System versionNokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
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 Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
RAM memoryfeature not registered1.5GB
Internal storage64MB8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144) 10 fpsFull 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 stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature 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 Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry 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 Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours15 hours
Standby891 hours (37.1 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Orange
• Java games
• 100% recoverable as materials and energy
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• LED indicator
• BBM 6
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 205 (Dual-Sim)BlackBerry Z3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head)feature not registered
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