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BlackBerry Q10

BlackBerry Q10

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Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro
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 720 x 720 resolution, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro has a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a 720 x 1280 resolution.
  • In terms of performance, the Q10 uses a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, whereas the J3 Pro is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the J3 Pro has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Q10's 2 MP.
  • The Galaxy J3 Pro also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the Q10's 2100 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
  • In terms of build quality, the Q10 has a plastic frame and back, while the J3 Pro features an aluminum back and frame, giving it a more premium feel.
  • Software-wise, the Q10 runs on BlackBerry OS 10, while the J3 Pro operates on Android 5.1, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

General

Release Date

2013
2016

Announced

2013
2016

Description

N/A
For China

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)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait (LTE version)/ Cortex-A9 (Non-LTE)
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 225 (LTE version)/ PowerVR SGX544 (Non-LTE)
Adreno 306

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
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)
142.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.60 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)

Weight

139 g
139 g

Materials

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
White, Black, Gold

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

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

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.1, 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 5.1 (Lollipop)

OS Version

BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes