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BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by horlawaleh001(m): 8:29am On Jan 31, 2013 |
Pre-2007, “BlackBerry” was practically synonymous with “smartphone.” Then the iPhone came along ... then Android came along ... and eventually “Blackberry” became synonymous with an inability to adapt. Now, in 2013, the Company is finally doing something new. Does its first serious multitouch handset, the BlackBerry Z10, have what it takes to take on the iPhone 5? Let’s see how their specs – and harder-to-define intangibles – compare. * Size The Z10 may resemble the iPhone 5 more than any other non-Apple handset. BlackBerry’s phone is a bit larger, though, in every dimension. Its height and width differences are negligible, but the Z10 is 18 percent thicker. * Weight The Z10 is also much heavier than the iPhone 5. But as the iPhone 5 is still one of the lightest phones around, the BlackBerry isn’t uncommonly heavy. * Display The BlackBerry Z10’s display is slightly larger, and packs more pixels. You could argue that anything over about 330 pixels per inch (PPI) is overkill, but an ultra-close examination of the Z10 would, nonetheless, reveal a sharper display. * Processor On paper, both CPUs look similar. The Z10’s chip is similar (or identical?) to the Snapdragon processors in the Lumia 920, Motorola Razr HD, and HTC One X. It should pack plenty of punch for anything available in BlackBerry World. * RAM The Z10 has the edge in Random-access Memory (RAM), with 2 GB next to the iPhone’s 1 GB. * Storage While Apple sells the iPhone 5 in multiple storage models, BlackBerry only sells the Z10 in one 16 GB flavor. Unlike the iPhone, though, you can add (up to) 32 GB more with a microSD card. * Wireless Both phones ride speedy LTE networks, both handsets also support HSPA+ (faster than 3G, but not LTE) and 3G networks. * Cameras Both phones sport 8-megapixel rear shooters, while the Z10 has a higher-resolution 2 MP front camera. The Z10’s BlackBerry 10 camera app also has a cool feature called Time Shift, which snaps still frames before and after you snap your pic. You can then scroll back and forward in the timeline to find the perfect shot. * Battery The Z10 continues to look good on paper. Its battery is higher-capacity than the iPhone's. Unlike Apple's, it's also removable: great for business customers on the go. Just remember that many other factors determine actual battery life. * Intangibles If BlackBerry 10 wasn’t so late to the party, it could potentially serve as a serious rival to Android and iOS. But, like Windows Phone, it’s likely destined to a fate of distant third or fourth place. Customers love quality, but timing is important too. BB10 took too damn long. Still, BlackBerry 10 isn’t without its perks. Its keyboard may be the most innovative virtual QWERTY since Swype and SwiftKey. Like SwiftKey, it thrives on prediction, but here the tiny suggestions float on the keyboard. If you see your word, swipe up to select. It makes Apple’s unchanged-since-2007 keyboard look antiquated. Mobile devices, though, are nothing without apps. Here there’s no contest: the iOS App Store beats BlackBerry World – in both quality and quantity – by a colossal margin. In time, BBW can grow, but early adopters will feel like they travelled back in time to the earliest days of the App Store or Android Market. * Wrap-up Looking at specs alone, the BlackBerry Z10 more than holds its own against the iPhone 5. But you’d be foolish to start and finish with specs. It comes down to your overall experience. Both platforms have their perks. If they launched simultaneously, it would be a tough decision. As it stands, though, the App Store’s maturity may outweigh BB10’s keyboard, BlackBerry Hub or BlackBerry Flow. We don’t, however, pretend to have a one-size- fits-all answer. A mobile market that stretches beyond iOS and Android is good for everyone. If you fall in love with BlackBerry 10 and the Z10, don’t hesitate. At the very least, you’re showing your appreciation for a company that – on its deathbed – rose to its feet for another fight.
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Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by azpekuliar: 8:40am On Jan 31, 2013 |
iPhone 5 all the way. Upgrading soon. Tumajay and SunTemi watch out! |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by Bawss1(m): 9:02am On Jan 31, 2013 |
Its going to be a tough fight for Blackberry to be successful but I hope they make it. The Z10 looks to be a promising device, matching the competition with its specs. |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by Nobody: 10:01am On Jan 31, 2013 |
BB Z10 all the way jhoor!! Oya 9ja gals BB 10 is here, dis one u wld av 2 open ur legs wide 4 one week b4 dos guys wld get u one |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by LordReed(m): 11:24am On Jan 31, 2013 |
The iphone only has its (somewhat) ease of use and apps going for it but for me the Z10 rocks icebergs men! |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by texazzpete(m): 11:53am On Jan 31, 2013 |
Not sure where the OP cribbed this from, but it's very amateurish and clearly done by someone who doesn't know much about tech. A few areas I need to clarify CPU/GPU How the heck can CPUs 'look identical'? The Z10's processor is the same S4 that came in the One X and Galaxy S 3 of mid 2012. This is to say, it's outclassed by the CPU of the iPhone 5. When it comes to the GPU part of the story, there's no contest. Camera As for Cameras, early reviews make it clear that the Z10's Camera is nowhere in the same league with the likes of the S3, Note II, iPhone 5 and the Lumia 920. It's just...decent. The iPhone 5 is still at the top of the pile where mobile cameras are concerned. Screen Z1o has a higher screen resolution and a better pixel density. Brightness pales in comparison with the iPhone 5, though, and viewing angles aren't as good (slight yellowish tinge at extreme viewing angles) Battery The reviews are in...and the Z10 has a disappointing battery life. You'll barely make it through a day with heavy to normal use |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by puppy2k(m): 12:41pm On Jan 31, 2013 |
...BLACK BERRY OR BLUBBERY WHATEVER 10 OR 111 IS ALL WHACK ..I THROWN AWAY THOSE BB NONSENSE TO THE THRASH BIN... GS3 ALL THE WAY ...NO COMPARISON |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by oshioke2012: 4:04pm On Feb 11, 2013 |
puppy2k: ...BLACK BERRY OR BLUBBERY WHATEVER 10 OR 111 IS ALL WHACK ..I THROWN AWAY THOSE BB NONSENSE TO THE THRASH BIN... GS3 ALL THE WAY ...NO COMPARISON |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by Emmandus(m): 2:26am On Feb 12, 2013 |
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Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by oshioke2012: 6:40am On Feb 12, 2013 |
before i say anytin, pls how much is the price of this phone? BB 10 |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by oshioke2012: 6:42am On Feb 12, 2013 |
[color=#990000][/color]before i say anytin, pls how much is the price of this phone? BB 10 |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by walcolm(m): 7:14am On Feb 12, 2013 |
texazzpete: sources please? |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by viruz007(m): 8:34am On Feb 12, 2013 |
texazzpete: Not sure where the OP cribbed this from, but it's very amateurish and clearly done by someone who doesn't know much about tech. A few areas I need to clarify My only concern is with ur quotes wov camera. Tis the lumia 920 that leads the pack not the iphone 5 |
Re: BB Z10 Vs Iphone 5. by ibietela2(m): 9:06am On Feb 12, 2013 |
Who Cares? |
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