Detailed comparison and review of BlackBerry Z30 and BlackBerry Classic. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| Product Type | BlackBerry smartphone | BlackBerry smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Full keyboard - touch screen | |
| Height | 140.7 mm | 131 mm | BlackBerry Z30 has greater height than BlackBerry Classic. |
| Width | 72 mm | 72.4 mm | BlackBerry Classic has greater width than BlackBerry Z30. |
| Depth | 9.4 mm | 10.2 mm | BlackBerry Z30 is narrower than BlackBerry Z30. |
| Weight | 170 g | 178 g | BlackBerry Z30 is lighter than BlackBerry Z30. |
| Body Colour | White | Black | White | Blue | Black | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.97 W/kg (body), 0.71 W/kg (head) | 0.46 W/kg (body), 0.59 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack HDMI - 19 pin micro HDMI Type D |
SlimPort (Micro-USB) Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | - | Nano SIM |
| DISPLAY | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 3.5" | BlackBerry Z30 has larger screen size than BlackBerry Classic. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 720 x 720 pixels | BlackBerry Z30 has better screen resolution than BlackBerry Classic. |
| Display Format | HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | 295 ppi | 294 ppi | BlackBerry Z30 has better pixel density than BlackBerry Classic. |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| PROCESSOR | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8960T Pro | MSM8960 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.7 GHz | 1.5 GHz | BlackBerry Z30 has higher clock speed than BlackBerry Classic. |
| Processor Core Qty | Dual-core | Dual-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| MEMORY | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 16 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSD | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type | BSI | BSI | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | BlackBerry Classic has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | 5x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
| Camera Modes | Time Shift mode | - | |
| Light Source | Flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | 2DOF video stabilisation |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | - | 2 Megapixel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2880 mAh | 2515 mAh | BlackBerry Z30 has larger battery capacity than BlackBerry Classic. |
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| Standby Time | 384 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1080 minutes | 1320 minutes | BlackBerry Classic has longer battery life when making calls than BlackBerry Z30. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1080 min Standby: up to 384 hrs |
Talk (GSM): up to 1032 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 702 min Standby (GSM): up to 364.8 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 348 hrs Playback (audio): up to 70 hrs Playback (video): up to 13.7 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | BlackBerry 10.2 OS | BlackBerry 10 OS | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
| Messaging Services | BlackBerry Messenger, SMS, MMS | BlackBerry Messenger, SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, AAC +, MKA, M4A, WMA v10, eAAC, WMA 9 | WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, OGG, QCP, MKA, M4A, WMA v10, eAAC, WMA 9 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, AVI, MOV, XviD, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V | MKV, VC-1, AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V | |
| Sound Enhancements | BlackBerry Natural Sound technology | BlackBerry Natural Sound technology |
| FEATURES | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, E-911 compliant, BlackBerry Balance, BlackBerry Magnify, InTact Technology support, BlackBerry Paratek Antenna technology | TTY compatible, multitasking, Wi-Fi Miracast, Noise Cancellation Technology, notification LED, Wi-Fi Calling, four microphones |
| OTHERS | BlackBerry Z30 | BlackBerry Classic |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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