Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) vs BlackBerry Passport

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs BlackBerry Passport phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:20 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare BlackBerry Passport X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

12Points BlackBerry Passport Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Passport

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	vs	12 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core105% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB5 times More internal storage for applications and files
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+194 grams (6.79 ounces)7% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)66% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x1440 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+453 PPI77% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)55% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2330 mAh	vs	+3450 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 2MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
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Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105	AT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Singapore	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	8/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	9/24/2014
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1440x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	453 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	32GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (3, 6, 7, 8)	LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	23 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	444 hours (18.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Miracast Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	BlackBerry Passport
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.33W/kg (head), 0.675W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.255W/kg (head), 0.166W/kg (body)	feature not registered