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ZTE Grand Era (U985) vs BlackBerry Classic

Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand Era vs BlackBerry Classic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Classic X ZTE Grand Era (U985) 08Points
ZTE Grand Era (U985)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points BlackBerry Classic Compare ZTE Grand Era X
BlackBerry Classic
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand Era (U985)

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Grand Era (U985)} 8 Advantages ZTE Grand Era (U985) vs Classic} 8 Advantages BlackBerry Classic
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)62%
Lighter		vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)19%
Thinner		vs10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x720 pixels
+326 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs291 PPI
+4.5"29%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAhvs+2515 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
27 Common items in both devices
16GB
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
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ModelGrand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
Other model namesZTE Grand Era V985, ZTE U985BlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM Kopi
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTEBlackBerry
Release date9/1/201212/17/2014
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI291 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSBlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 AP33H32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForceQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB
Internal storage16GB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2515 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours17 hours
Standby313.3 hours (13.1 days)365 hours (15.2 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Touch focus
• 360° panorama shot
• BSI sensor
• HDR
• HD Voice
• Dolby surround
• WiFi hotspot
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Classic
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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