BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z10 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/12/2013 8:35 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare BlackBerry Z10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+2GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)51% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)71% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+768x1280 pixels90% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+355 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+f/2.2 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.2"	vs	+4.3"2% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
1800 mAh	vs	+2330 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 2MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model names	BlackBerry Z10 STL100-2, STL100-3, STL100-4, RIM Liverpool	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	1/31/2013	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	355 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 10.2	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS STL100-2:850/900/2100, STL100-3: 800/850/1700/1900/2100, STL100-4: 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 STL100-2: 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20) STL100-3: 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17) STL100-4: 700 (Bands 13)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)