Leaked render of BlackBerry Z3 points to new entry in emerging markets

Emerging markets have always been steady for BlackBerry and while they've come out with the Q5, there really isn't a candybar-styled entry level device designed for these markets. The Z10 and the Z30 are both flagship devices in terms of specs and pricing. A leaked render of the purported Z3 codenamed "Jakarta", a device BlackBerry CEO John Chen referenced some time ago during an earnings call, shows a rather sleek, utilitarian handset that looks like a pared-down Z10 (the same way the Q5 looked like a very basic QWERTY enabled device). This 5-inch handset is expect to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress and come to market soon after.

Another source, BBIn, posted a list of specs. So, while we take all leaks with a grain of salt and a shot of Tequila, there are some specifics to ponder on after the jump.

Display - 5"  display, 540 x 960 pixels, 24-bit color LCD display

Memory - 8 GB application storage and 1.5 GB RAM

Processor - 1.2 GHz dual-core processor

Battery - 2650 mAh non-removable battery

Rear-facing camera: 5 MP Autofocus and flash, 5x digital zoom

Front-facing camera: 1.1 MP Fixed-focus, 3x digital zoom

Nothing earth-shattering, specially when compared to the Z30 but it seems the Z3 will be more smartphone for the intended users in emerging markets as well as the budget handset users in developed markets. 

Source:N4BB