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Phones
BlackBerry

BlackBerry Z3

Smartphone

Display diagonal
5 in*
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
5 in*
Resolution
540 x 960
Panel
IPS panel
Horizontal pixels
540 px
Vertical pixels
960 px

Processing & platform

Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
8 GB, 1.5 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 1.5 GB RAM / 8 GB storage*
    Memory
    1.5 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Memory options

  • 1.5 GB
    Capacity
    1.50 GB

Storage options

  • 8 GB flash memory
    Capacity
    8 GB
    Variant / details
    flash memory

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    5 MP
  • Front selfie
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    1.20 MP
    Role
    selfie

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
2,500 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
BlackBerry 10
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.0

Connectivity & features

  • Micro-USB
  • 3.5mm stereo receptacle

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
140 x 72.8 x 9.3 mm (5.51 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)*
Height
140 mm
Width
72.80 mm
Thickness
9.30 mm
Weight
164 g

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Z3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 42 fields
body weight
164 g (5.78 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    164*
    unit
    g*
    original
    164 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Micro-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm (~67.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    68.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    68.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    540*
    y
    960*
    unit
    px*
    original
    540 x 960*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Z3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 33*
    • 38*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 305*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
8 GB, 1.5 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.5 GB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    30*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    30mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 90 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, HDR, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Plastic body*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
1.1 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.1*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    1.1 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2014, February*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2,500*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    2500 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 84 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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launch status
Available. Released 2014, May*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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battery talk time
Up to 15 h 30 min*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 384 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
140 x 72.8 x 9.3 mm (5.51 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.3 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.37*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.37 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
164* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
IPS LCD*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
540*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Pixels Y
960*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
5* inches
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
67.6* %
Scope and conditions
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Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
1.1* MP
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
2,500* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
119.7*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
BlackBerry Z3*
Scope and conditions
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Launch Expected Year
2014.0*
Scope and conditions
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Height (mm)
140* mm
Scope and conditions
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Width (mm)
72.8* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Thickness (mm)
9.3* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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* Provisional data