BlackBerry announced the launch of the Z30 smartphone in 2013. The manufacturer is offering the BlackBerry Z30 phone with 5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The BlackBerry Z30 comes with BlackBerry OS 10.2 out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2880 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (720 x 1280 px).
BlackBerry Z30 specifications
| Brand | BlackBerry |
|---|---|
| Name | Z30 |
| Model | Z30 |
| Release date | 2013 |
Body
The weight of BlackBerry Z30 is about 6 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this BlackBerry phone are average (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.37 inches).
| Weight | 6 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.54 x 2.83 x 0.37 inches |
| Colors | black |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The BlackBerry Z30 comes with BlackBerry OS 10.2 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | BlackBerry OS 10.2 |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 320 |
Display
The size of Z30 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with AMOLED display. The AMOLED is a display technology and stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes, it is a type of OLED display and is used in smartphones. The 5 inches Super AMOLED display of BlackBerry Z30 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of BlackBerry Z30 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Z30 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 | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The BlackBerry Z30 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. 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 Z30 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Z30 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 / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | yes |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB host |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 2880 mAh 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 Z30 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 2880 mAh |
|---|
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 come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Z30 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Micro HDMI port |
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 Z30, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
BlackBerry Z30 pictures
BlackBerry Z30 comparisons
According to our statistics, the BlackBerry Z30 smartphone was most often compared on our site with the following smartphones.
Please let us know if you find incorrect information or something isn't working, or if you have a suggestion for improvement. Our e-mail address is webmaster@phone42.com.