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Nokia Asha 300 vs BlackBerry Z3

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 300 vs BlackBerry Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
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 300} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 300 vs Z3} 25 Advantages BlackBerry Z3
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)93%
Lighter
vs164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MBvs+1.5GB11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (140MB available)vs+8GB58 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)37%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 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
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+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps106%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1110 mAhvs+2500 mAh125%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

8 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Proximity sensor
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 300BlackBerry Z3
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ModelAsha 300BlackBerry Z3
Other model namesNokia Asha 300BlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM Jakarta
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date11/1/20115/1/2014
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)49.5 x 112.8 millimeters (1.95 x 4.44 in)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)
Weight85 grams (2.98 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 300BlackBerry Z3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI220 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 300BlackBerry Z3
System versionNokia Series OS S40 6th edition Feature Pack 1BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 300BlackBerry Z3
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz
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 300BlackBerry Z3
RAM memory128MB1.5GB
Internal storage256MB (140MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 300BlackBerry Z3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 Asha 300BlackBerry Z3
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 300BlackBerry 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 300BlackBerry Z3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 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 300BlackBerry Z3
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 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)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 300BlackBerry Z3
SensorsProximity sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 300BlackBerry Z3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1110 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.3 hours15 hours
Standby597 hours (24.9 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 300BlackBerry Z3
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), 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 keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Night Shade, Gold, White Silver, Pink, Red
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• Series 40 Theme v3.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• LED indicator
• BBM 6
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 300BlackBerry Z3
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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