Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) vs BlackBerry Z30
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 vs BlackBerry Z30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2880
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)
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19 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
4G LTE |
Capacitive |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Model | Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 |
Other model names | Galaxy S5 (Rogers, Bell, Telus) 4G LTE, Samsung Pacific | BlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo |
Country or region available | Canada | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | BlackBerry |
Release date | 4/11/2014 | 10/5/2013 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in) | 72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.1" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 432 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | BlackBerry OS 10.2 |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960 |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 320 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 16GB |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17) | LTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100 |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5312x2988 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | feature not registered |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | feature not registered |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 22mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | feature not registered |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
USB | MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-2 | Micro HDMI Type D |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | feature not registered |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | feature not registered |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2800 mAh | 2880 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 18 hours |
Standby | 960 hours (40 days) | 384 hours (16 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, 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 | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold โข Dual Shot camera (video + photo) โข Download Booster (LTE + WiFi) | โข Colors: Black โข BBM 6 โข HDR photo/video โข USB On-The-Go 1.3 โข WiFi direct โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) | BlackBerry Z30 | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |