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BlackBerry Q10

BlackBerry Q10

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Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Performance
52.239.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
80.480.4
Battery
20.022.4
Build
82.567.9
Connectivity
51.046.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.135.2

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Q10 features a compact 3.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) has a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Q10 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the J2 utilizes a quad-core Spreadtrum SC8830 with 1.5GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Q10.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Q10 supports 1080p video recording compared to the J2's 720p.
  • The Galaxy J2 has a larger 2600 mAh battery, compared to the Q10's 2100 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
  • In terms of software experience, the Q10 runs on BlackBerry OS 10, while the J2 operates on Android 6.0.1, providing a more versatile app ecosystem.
  • Both phones have a similar build quality with plastic frames and backs, but the Q10's smaller size may appeal to users seeking a more compact device.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)

General

Release Date

2013
2016

Announced

2013
2016

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.1"
5"

Type

Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED

Resolution

720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Snapdragon S4 (LTE version)/ TI OMAP 4470 (Non-LTE)
Spreadtrum SC8830

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait (LTE version)/ Cortex-A9 (Non-LTE)
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 225 (LTE version)/ PowerVR SGX544 (Non-LTE)
Mali-400MP2

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

720p
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2100 mAh
2600 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

119.6 x 66.8 x 10.4 mm (4.71 x 2.63 x 0.41 in)
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)

Weight

139 g
138 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Black, White
Silver, Black, Gold

Foldable

SAR

1.16 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA, LTE (market dependent)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity