Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.357.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Q10 features a compact build with a glass front and plastic back, measuring 119.6 x 66.8 x 10.4 mm and weighing 139g, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) is larger at 143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm and heavier at 153g, utilizing Gorilla Glass on the front.
- The Q10 has a smaller 3.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of 328 ppi compared to the J2 Pro's 5.0-inch display at 540 x 960 pixels and 220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Q10 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4, whereas the J2 Pro uses a quad-core Snapdragon 425, both with 16GB of storage but differing RAM options.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the J2 Pro offers a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Q10's 2 MP.
- The Q10's 2100 mAh battery is smaller than the J2 Pro's 2600 mAh, and while both lack wireless charging, the J2 Pro runs on Android 7.1, providing a more modern software experience compared to the Q10's BlackBerry OS 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
General
Release Date
2013
2018
Announced
2013
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: J250F/DS (Global Dual-SIM)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018), Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro
Display
Size
3.1"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Snapdragon S4 (LTE version)/ TI OMAP 4470 (Non-LTE)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait (LTE version)/ Cortex-A9 (Non-LTE)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 225 (LTE version)/ PowerVR SGX544 (Non-LTE)
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB 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
1080p@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)
143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
139 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
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
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

