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ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs BlackBerry Z10 (3G)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z5S vs BlackBerry Z10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z10 X ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) 18Points
5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points BlackBerry Z10 (3G) Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S X
4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

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Nubia Z5S (3G)} 18 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs Z10 (3G)} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core98%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)18%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels111%
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1280 pixels
+441 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs355 PPI
+5"19%
Larger screen
vs4.2"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2300 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT-IGZOvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
ModelNubia Z5S (3G)Z10 (3G)
Other model namesZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503ABlackBerry Z10 3G STL100-1, RIM London
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTEBlackBerry
Release date1/1/20141/31/2013
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI355 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanBlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBlackBerry OS 10.2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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 Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered312 hours (13 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
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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