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ZTE Grand Era (U985) vs BlackBerry Passport

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

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Compare BlackBerry Passport X ZTE Grand Era (U985) 03Points
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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15Points BlackBerry Passport Compare ZTE Grand Era X
BlackBerry Passport
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

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Grand Era (U985)} 3 Advantages ZTE Grand Era (U985) vs Passport} 15 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)76%
Lighter		vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8%
Thinner		vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+32GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x1440 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
326 PPIvs+453 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAhvs+3450 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
25 Common items in both devices
16 million
4.5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+18 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

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
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ModelGrand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
Other model namesZTE Grand Era V985, ZTE U985AT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTEBlackBerry
Release date9/1/20129/24/2014
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI453 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 Passport
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 AP33H32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForceQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
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 Mbps100/50 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: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Passport
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (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 Passport
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (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

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
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 Passport
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh3450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours23 hours
Standby313.3 hours (13.1 days)444 hours (18.5 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice 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
• BBM 6
• Miracast
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Grand Era (U985)BlackBerry Passport
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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