Blackberry Z10 vs iPhone 5 vs Galaxy S3: Spec Showdown

By AJ Dellinger January 30, 2013

The mobile world has all but acknowledged that BlackBerry 10 is the make or break moment for Research in Motion (or just “BlackBerry” now, actually). BlackBerry fell out of the spotlight as smartphones became more prevalent and the operating system fell behind. BB 10 doesn’t just have to play catch up, it has to slingshot ahead if it wants a chance to compete with those that toppled its throne once already. With the launch of BB 10 comes new handsets that break the mold of the usual BlackBerry phone including the new flagship phone, the Z10. Now that it’s officially been revealed, it’s time for the Z10 and its new OS to take on the top dogs that had left Research in Motion in the dust. Will the BlackBerry Z10 have what it takes to steal back some of the market share that was once rightfully BlackBerry’s? Check out the specs below to see how the new handset stacks up against the current kings of mobile and decide for yourself.

	iPhone 5	Galaxy S3	Z10
Size	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 (mm)	136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 (mm)	130 x 65.6 x 9 (mm)
Weight	112g	133g	N/A
Screen	4.0-inch LCD	4.8-inch Super AMOLED	4.2-inch LCD
Resolution	1136×640 pixels	1280×720 pixels	1280×768 pixels
OS	iOS 6.0.1	Android 4.0 with TouchWiz UI	BlackBerry 10
Storage	16/32/64GB	16/32GB	16GB
SD Card Slot	No	Yes	Yes
Processor	Dual-core A6X	Dual-core Snapdragon S4 (US)	1.5GHz Dual-core Snapdragon
RAM	1GB	2GB	2GB
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, HSPA+	Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, HSPA+	Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, HSPA+
Camera	Front 1.2MP, Rear 8MP	Front 1.9MP, Rear 8MP	Front 2MP, Rear 8MP
Bluetooth	Yes, version 4.0	Yes, version 4.0	Yes, version 4.0
Battery	1440mAh	2100mAh	1800mAh
Charger	Lightning connector	Micro USB	Micro USB
Marketplace	Apple App Store	Google Play Store	BlackBerry World
Price	$200+	$200+	$N/A
Availability	AT&T, Sprint, Verizon	AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon	AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon

Conclusion: Just going by the numbers, it appears BlackBerry’s Z10 is able to hold its own. The screen offers a high definition, pixel-dense experience that puts it on par if not above the competition. It’s processor and RAM indicate it will be able to keep up with the computing power of its competition. The ability to connect to 4G LTE networks is a must now, and the Z10 meets the need. Obviously the most interesting difference on the chart, though, is the OS. Seeing how BlackBerry 10 stacks up against iOS and Android will come down to actually experiencing it, but what we know looks promising. With features like BlackBerry Flow, the improved BBM, and the Time Shift camera function, it appears BlackBerry is up for the fight.

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