BlackBerry Z30

1795 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1795 reviews of BlackBerry Z30. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and battery. The screen and performance also get good views. Many are negative about the apps.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Z30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for BlackBerry Z30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 146 user reviews of BlackBerry Z30 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the durability and portability. The battery and performance also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the GPS navigation.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry Z30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 662 user reviews of BlackBerry Z30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the portability and design. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative reviews about the GPS navigation and connectivity.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for BlackBerry Z30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 user reviews of BlackBerry Z30 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Views about the price and battery are generally positive. The screen and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the portability.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Matt Safford (digitaltrends.com)

BlackBerry Z30 review

The BlackBerry Z30's long battery life and solid OS improvements are much appreciated, but the as the company's troubles continue worsen, it's hard to recommend.

Leave the continuing struggles of its parent company out of the picture, and the BlackBerry Z30 is a pretty good alternative to the iPhone or your many Android phones, particularly if you’re looking for a device that’s focused more on messaging and...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Hristo Zlatanov (gsmarena.com)

BlackBerry Z30 review: Against the odds

The BlackBerry Z30 launches in time of crisis and will be looked upon as the savior, or end up as the one that witnessed the company's undoing. Market...

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, penta-band UMTS/HSPA, penta-band LTE ; 5.0" 16M-color 720p Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen ; Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait, 2GB RAM, Adreno 320 ; 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with face detection and Time Shift; LED flash, 2MP...

Below-par screen resolution, the competition has 1080p displays ; The UI poses a steep learning curve ; Thick and heavy, not quite up to the usual high standard of design and finish ; BlackBerry Maps fall short of the competition ; Camera offers little...

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Daniel Cooper (engadget.com)

BlackBerry Z30 review

More InfoBlackBerry Z30 officialBlackBerry A10 may be the Z30BlackBerry Z10 reviewLet's be honest: it's not a great time to be BlackBerry

Long battery life ; Comfortable to hold ; BB10 well-suited to a big screen

Buggy, crash-prone software ; Middling camera ; Expensive

BlackBerry’s first entry into the small tablet / big phone market gets about half of the key decisions right, but a high price, poor call quality and crash-prone software ultimately make it an also-ran.

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

BlackBerry's most advanced phone yet

Meet the $199.99 Blackberry Z30, the company's slickest, most advanced smartphone yet, which hits Verizon stores in November. It boasts a big 5-inch screen and the latest tricks BB10 can muster.

The ; is equipped with a big screen, long battery life, and excellent messaging capabilities. It also boasts great call quality plus a microSD card slot for extra storage.

The Z30’s BlackBerry 10.2 software is bogged down with unnecessary eye candy. The BlackBerry platform still lags behind iOS and Android in both app number and quality. The Z30’s camera takes unimpressive pictures. The phone is only sold by Verizon.

The BlackBerry Z30 lives up the promise of a flagship phone, but it's too little, too late for all but the most committed BlackBerry users.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

BlackBerry Z30 review

Everyone knows BlackBerry is in dire straits, but that hasn't stopped the company from taking one more stab at a flagship smartphone. In many ways BlackBerry's latest creation, the BlackBerry Z30, is what the BlackBerry 10 launch device should have...

The BlackBerry Z30 is equipped with a big screen, long battery life, and excellent messaging capabilities. It also boasts great call quality plus a microSD card slot for extra storage.

The BlackBerry Z30 lives up the promise of a flagship phone, but it's too little, too late for all but the most committed BlackBerry users.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

BlackBerry Z30 (Verizon Wireless)

The Z30 phablet is the best BlackBerry phone you can get, with killer battery life and excellent reception and call quality. But can it overcome the inferior app store or the uncertainty surrounding the company itself?

All-day battery life. Excellent reception and solid call quality. "Flow" metaphor makes multitasking easy.

BlackBerry App situation hasn't improved. Questions surround the company's fate.

There are two stereo speakers on the back of the Z30, and while the rear-facing placement isn't ideal, they perform well, getting loud without distorting. You don't get any real bass response, which is true of most every cell phone speaker, but they...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Daniel P. (phonearena.com)

BlackBerry Z30 Review

With the largest screen of any BlackBerry phone so far, large battery, and good processor running the latest BB 10.2 OS, the Z30 is the Canadians' undisputed flagship, taking the torch from the 4.2” Z10. It also features a premium build with metallic...

Premium build quality ; Good battery life ; Ergonomic on-screen BlackBerry keyboard

Camera is mediocre for a flagship ; Low BlackBerry World app count

If your company's IT department is invested in the BlackBerry universe, and your colleagues are mostly on BBM, the Z30 is your best bet. It folds all the security and messaging features of the BlackBerry platform you are used to, into a...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

BlackBerry Z30 review: A polished business phablet, lacking a lighter side

Summary: BlackBerry's new flagship smartphone is a sturdy 5-inch phablet with good battery life and some elegant tweaks, but it's a little bit too sensible for its own good.

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Chip Chick (chipchick.com)

The BlackBerry Z30 Has A Lot of Promise – Yes, We Said it: Review

We're not sipping the koolaid, the BlackBerry Z30 is a very fine phone. Are we giving up our iPhones anytime soon? We're not, but you could easily make a case for switching. BlackBerry was always the working persons phone, and they've done a fantastic...

Beautiful, large, responsive, polished UI, and very efficient/productive to use. BlackBerry Hub is the best for managing messages and notifications. Screen is gorgeous. Lots of features, supports Android Apps, long-lasting battery, and great specs....

Still lacking some of the best apps. On the heavy side, (detailed above)

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : cellphones.ca (cellphones.ca)

BlackBerry Z30

The Z30 is Blackberry's fourth smartphone based around the BB10 operating system. It features a larger screen than its predecessor, measuring in at 5 inches. The screen itself offers 1280 x 720 resolution which, while HD, is not quite as high as some...

Jan, 2014

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