Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.357.2
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 Pro (2016) has a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q10 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 chipset, whereas the J2 Pro uses a quad-core Spreadtrum SC8830.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Q10 can record video at 1080p, compared to the J2 Pro's 720p.
- The Q10 has a smaller 2100 mAh battery, while the J2 Pro offers a 2600 mAh capacity.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Q10 on BlackBerry OS 10 and the J2 Pro on Android 6.0.1, providing distinct software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Q10 is more compact and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Silver, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

