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BlackBerry Q10

BlackBerry Q10

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)

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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