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Apple iPhone 4S (32GB) vs BlackBerry Z30

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4S vs BlackBerry Z30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z30 X Apple iPhone 4S (32GB) 06Points
3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z30

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iPhone 4S (32GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (32GB) vs Z30} 13 Advantages BlackBerry Z30
+32GB (28GB available)75%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+330 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+2300000 apps (App Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
640x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
3.5"vs+5"43%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1432 mAhvs+2880 mAh101%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
 
ModeliPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
Other model namesiPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMABlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleBlackBerry
Release date10/1/201110/5/2013
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54% (screen-to-body ratio)~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x960 pixels (3:2)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)330 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
System versioniOS 5.0BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updateiOS 9.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
Chipset32bit: Samsung Apple A5 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP2Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900, A1431: CDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1387 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1431 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
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 aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length35mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1432 mAh2880 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.3 hours18 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)384 hours (16 days)

โž• Other features

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over WiFi only
โ€ข Siri natural language commands and dictation
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข BBM 6
โ€ข HDR photo/video
โ€ข USB On-The-Go 1.3
โ€ข WiFi direct
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPhone 4S (32GB)BlackBerry Z30
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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