BlackBerry Q10
#4117
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
#3667Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Performance
52.244.2
Camera
19.147.4
Display
80.479.1
Battery
20.020.9
Build
82.588.1
Connectivity
51.055.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.139.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Q10 features a compact 3.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom's 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q10 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the S4 Zoom utilizes a dual-core Pega-Dual processor with 1.5GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Q10 having an 8 MP rear camera compared to the S4 Zoom's 16 MP rear camera with 10x optical zoom and optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the S4 Zoom at 2330 mAh versus the Q10's 2100 mAh.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Q10 using BlackBerry OS 10 and the S4 Zoom running Android 4.2.2, providing distinct software experiences.
- Build quality is notable in the S4 Zoom, featuring Gorilla Glass 3, while the Q10 has a more traditional plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q10
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom C1010, C101
Display
Size
3.1"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Snapdragon S4 (LTE version)/ TI OMAP 4470 (Non-LTE)
Pega-Dual +XMM6262
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait (LTE version)/ Cortex-A9 (Non-LTE)
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225 (LTE version)/ PowerVR SGX544 (Non-LTE)
Mali-400
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
16 MP, 1/2.33", 24-240mm, 10x optical zoom, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Xenon flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 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)
125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm (4.94 x 2.5 x 0.61 in)
Weight
139 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
White, Dynamic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.35 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA, LTE (market dependent)
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass