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Phones
BlackBerry

BlackBerry Z30

Smartphone

Display diagonal
5 in*
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Battery capacity
2,800 mAh

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

1080p ALU 2 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BlackBerry Z30

8.88* fps

BlackBerry Z30

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 320 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (Scorpion - ARMv7)

1080p Driver Overhead 2 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BlackBerry Z30

4.25* fps

BlackBerry Z30

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 320 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (Scorpion - ARMv7)

1080p T-Rex OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BlackBerry Z30

7.71* fps

BlackBerry Z30

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 320 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (Scorpion - ARMv7)

1080p Texturing OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · MTexels/s

Higher is better.

BlackBerry Z30

1,951* MTexels/s

BlackBerry Z30

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 320 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (Scorpion - ARMv7)

ALU 2Android / OpenGL / 1280 x 632 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BlackBerry Z30

17.54* fps

BlackBerry Z30

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 320 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (Scorpion - ARMv7)

Driver Overhead 2Android / OpenGL / 1280 x 632 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BlackBerry Z30

4.21* fps

BlackBerry Z30

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 320 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (Scorpion - ARMv7)

T-RexAndroid / OpenGL / 1280 x 720 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BlackBerry Z30

23.13* fps

BlackBerry Z30

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 320 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (Scorpion - ARMv7)

TexturingAndroid / OpenGL / 1280 x 632 / onscreen · MTexels/s

Higher is better.

BlackBerry Z30

959* MTexels/s

BlackBerry Z30

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 320 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (Scorpion - ARMv7)

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Display

Display diagonal
5 in*
Resolution
280 x 720
Panel
Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
280 px
Vertical pixels
720 px

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Processor
Snapdragon S4
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
16 GB, 2 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 2 GB RAM / 16 GB storage*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Memory options

  • 2 GB
    Capacity
    2 GB

Storage options

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

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    8 MP
  • Front selfie
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    2 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
2,800 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
BlackBerry 10
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.0
NFC
Yes

Connectivity & features

  • Micro-USB
  • High-Definition Multimedia Interface
  • 3.5mm stereo receptacle

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
140.7 x 72 x 9.4 mm (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)*
Height
140.70 mm
Width
72 mm
Thickness
9.40 mm
Weight
170 g

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Z30*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 44 fields
body weight
170 g (6.00 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    170*
    unit
    g*
    original
    170 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
Super AMOLED 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 (~68.0% 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
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 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, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Z30*
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, 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, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio (after SW upgrade)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0, USB Host*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
HDMI port*
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 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 / 800*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA, LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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 1.7 GHz Krait*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.7 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 320*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
16 GB, 2 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    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
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    31*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    31mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    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 140 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
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)*
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@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
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
tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2013, September*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
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 2880 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2,880*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    2880 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
launch status
Available. Released 2013, October*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 25 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 384 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
140.7 x 72 x 9.4 mm (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.4*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.4 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 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
170* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
Super AMOLED*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
720*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,280*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
5* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
68* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
2* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
8* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
2* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
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)
2,880* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
186.20000000000002*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
BlackBerry Z30*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2013.0*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
140.7* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
72* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
9.4* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices

* Provisional data