Apple iPhone 5c
#4686
BlackBerry Q10
#4117Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 5c
BlackBerry Q10
Performance
42.952.2
Camera
30.219.1
Display
55.480.4
Battery
15.820.0
Build
82.282.5
Connectivity
53.451.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.736.1
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 5c features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, while the BlackBerry Q10 has a smaller 3.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 5c is powered by the Apple A6 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Q10 utilizes a Snapdragon S4 or TI OMAP 4470 with 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Q10 has a higher resolution 2 MP front camera compared to the iPhone's 1.2 MP.
- The Q10's battery capacity is 2100 mAh, surpassing the 1510 mAh battery of the iPhone 5c, which may offer longer usage time.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the iPhone on iOS 7 and the Q10 on BlackBerry OS 10, catering to different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 5c
BlackBerry Q10
General
Release Date
2013, September 20
2013
Announced
2013, September 10
2013
Description
Supported LTE Networks
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.1"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A6 (32 nm)
Snapdragon S4 (LTE version)/ TI OMAP 4470 (Non-LTE)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait (LTE version)/ Cortex-A9 (Non-LTE)
GPU
PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Adreno 225 (LTE version)/ PowerVR SGX544 (Non-LTE)
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1510 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable (5.73 Wh)
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.4 x 59.2 x 9 mm (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in)
119.6 x 66.8 x 10.4 mm (4.71 x 2.63 x 0.41 in)
Weight
132 g
139 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA, LTE (market dependent)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass