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2. Once popular among corporates, Blackberry suffered a setback in popularity when Android and iOS entered the market. Owned by RIM and based in Canada, it develops its own Blackberry OS, but is now launching Android devices too.
3. BlackBerry device servicing is being handled by HCL which has service centres all over the country. Toll Free Number: 1-877-644-8410
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A comprehensive review of BlackBerry s latest, the Z3
Jul 25 2014 By Deepak DhingraThis is where things get tough. Priced at Rs 15,990, we think it’d have been much simpler to recommend the Z3 wholeheartedly if it had been priced slightly lower, but then, we’d like all phones out there to be lighter on the pocket. Compared head on with other smartphones in the same price bracket, the BlackBerry Z3 looks like it’s fighting a losing battle, especially when you take pure specs into account. Android has always been BlackBerry’s nemesis, and compelling options like the Moto G (review), and the ASUS Zenfone 5 (review) don’t make things easy. Thanks to the crowded landscape, there are tons of other alternatives too, including Micromax Canvas Turbo, Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus and Alcatel One Touch Idol X+ (first impressions). Then there’s the Xiaomi Mi 3 (review in pictures), a smartphone that looks like it can blow everything else out of the water. It’s not easy to compete with that. Then there’s BlackBerry’s own Z10, which is selling for as low as ~Rs 17,000. The price difference between the two siblings is negligible, and admittedly, the Z10 does offer better specs, though its screen size is smaller at 4.2-inches. However, the Z10’s battery life isn’t as good, and for most, that could be the deciding factor. The BlackBerry Z3’s key strengths lie in its sturdy build, smooth performance, and above all, superb battery life. The platform may not offer as much customisability or app variety as Android, but it does have a few areas where it excels. The email experience, which was one of the pillars of BlackBerry’s success in the past, is still great on BB OS 10, and by extension, on the Z3. The interface is quite intuitive, and many of its features such as the keyboard’s text prediction, pop-up notifications, etc are extremely useful. The one thing that takes it to a different level is BlackBerry Hub though, which just makes things extremely convenient for anyone who leads an active digital lifestyle. Not only does it provide a bird’s eye view of all your email and social accounts at a single location, it’s also very feature-rich and flexible. For anyone with multiple email and social networking accounts, this feature would be very useful to have. We hate to admit it, but this aspect points more towards executives, though it’d be useful to other types of users too. Having said that, the Z3 does offer FM radio and media players supporting a variety of audio and video formats too, so it isn’t as if you’ll be left wanting as far as entertainment on the go is concerned. The Z3 then, is an option that you should definitely consider when looking out for an affordable workhorse.
Read Full ReviewI just wanted to ask how many of you have ever used BlackBerry OS 10. And yet you rate not only BlackBerry 10 as well as Z3. Which was not even available in market when you rates this product.nnThis is BlackBerry 10. Not an android. I had used android and the experience for BlackBerry 10 is far2 ahead of the so called android. nnMultitasking on android is a pain even with the flagship phone. I am currently using Z10 and I never had complained or had issues related with hardware or lagging.nnBut when I was using Android I had issues from the very same day the phone shipped.nnAnyway, my point is I am buying this phone. If you haven't used BlackBerry 10 before. Don't/never review this product again. nnAnd flipkart is not the place where you complain about the pricing.nnI even had moto g. But promise myself never to use android device ever again. I believe you all have used android. You will see the difference. See the difference yourself.nnFrom BlackBerry Z10.nnEdited. Some tips for new BlackBerry 10 user.nnYou can download android apps from apktrain.com or download amazon apps store(soon this apps store will be available pre install on the next update) you can also sideload(process of installing BlackBerry native apps). Side loading steps are available on crackberry.com n4bb.com.nnTo conserve battery you may close apps on the active frame. nnYou may also learn BlackBerry keypad tips and techniques(google it) :)nnOnce again posted from BlackBerry OS 10
I really don't understand why people are yelling at the pricing?!! for the quality of the blackberry product its pretty decent pricing as many said blackberry OS 10 is top notch compared to android, BB OS 10 has no lags no hanging issues.. and people comparing Specs and all with motoG!!!!! guys android is opensource and it needs compatibility with the hardware to perform well on each device so android needs specs...Where as BB 10 is from the same manufacturer who developed and designed the hardware so i think they know it better on what the OS works fine.. nnStop cribbing and comparing android and BB10, BB10 is way too ahead of Android in terms of performance its a best bet for the pricing.nn(Review after using Galaxy S3,S4,and BB Z10)
RAM | 1.5 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230 |
Rear Camera | 5 MP |
Front Camera | 1.1 MP |
Battery | 2500 mAh |
Display | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
Operating System | Blackberry v10.2 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230 |
CPU | Dual core, 1.2 GHz, Krait 200 |
Graphics | Adreno 305 |
RAM |
1.5 GB
Good
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Display Type | TFT |
Screen Size | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels |
Pixel Density |
220 ppi
Below Average
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 67.46 % |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Display Colour | 16M |
Height | 140 mm Compare Size |
Width | 72.8 mm |
Thickness |
9.3 mm
Average
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Weight |
164 grams
Good
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Colours | Black |
Main Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 5 MP Primary Camera | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 2592 x 1944 Pixels | |
Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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Camera Features |
5 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Touch to focus |
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Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | |
Front Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 1.1 MP Front Camera | |
Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |
Video Recording | 1280x720 fps |
Capacity | 2500 mAh |
Type | Li-ion |
Removable | No |
TalkTime | Up to 15.5 Hours(2G) |
Standby time | Up to 388 Hours(2G) |
Internal Memory |
8 GB
Average
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Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 32 GB |
SIM Slot(s) | Single SIM, GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Micro |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
SIM 1 |
3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
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Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
USB Connectivity | microUSB 2.0 |
FM Radio | Yes |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV |
Ring Tone | Music ringtones, Vibration |
Music | Yes, Music Formats: 3GP, AAC, AAC++, AMR, eAAC+, FLAC, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WMA |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Games | Yes |
Java | Yes, MIDP 2.1 |
Browser | Yes, HTML5, RSS |
Phone Book | Yes, Practically Unlimited |
Yes, Push e-mail | |
Instant Messaging | Yes, Other |
Other Facilities | Calculator, Stopwatch, World clock, Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer |
Faster processor:
Dual core 1.5 GHz vs Dual core 1.2 GHz
More RAM:
2 GB vs 1.5 GB
Higher primary camera resolution:
8 MP vs 5 MP
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.2 GHz vs Dual core 1.2 GHz
More SIM card slots:
2 vs 1
Higher pixel density:
326 ppi vs 220 ppi
Larger screen:
5.50 inches (13.97 cm) vs 5.00 inches (12.7 cm)
Faster processor:
Octa core 1.7 GHz vs Dual core 1.2 GHz
More RAM:
2 GB vs 1.5 GB
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.2 GHz vs Dual core 1.2 GHz
Higher primary camera resolution:
8 MP vs 5 MP
More SIM card slots:
2 vs 1
More RAM:
768 MB vs 1.5 GB
More SIM card slots:
2 vs 1
Higher secondary camera resolution:
2 MP vs 1.1 MP
More internal memory:
16 MB vs 8 GB
Lesser weight:
80 grams vs 164 grams
Lower battery capacity:
950 mAH vs 2500 mAH
Rs 31,298