BlackBerry announced the launch of the Z3 smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the BlackBerry Z3 phone with 5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230 chipset, 1.5 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.
The BlackBerry Z3 comes with BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable battery.
BlackBerry Z3 specifications
| Brand | BlackBerry |
|---|---|
| Name | Z3 |
| Model | Z3 |
| Release date | 2014 |
Body
The weight of BlackBerry Z3 is about 5.78 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this BlackBerry phone are average (5.51 x 2.87 x 0.37 inches).
| Weight | 5.78 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.51 x 2.87 x 0.37 inches |
| Colors | black |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The BlackBerry Z3 comes with BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
Display
The size of Z3 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches LCD display of BlackBerry Z3 with 540 x 960 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of BlackBerry Z3 (1.5 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1.5 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 8 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Z3 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 1.1 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP, 2592 х 1944 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The BlackBerry Z3 doesn't support 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Z3 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Z3 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This BlackBerry phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the BlackBerry Z3, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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