BlackBerry Q10
#4117
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
#4215Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q10
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Performance
52.249.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.479.1
Battery
20.018.0
Build
82.580.4
Connectivity
51.055.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.135.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Q10 features a smaller 3.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini's 4.3-inch display at 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q10 is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor with 2GB of RAM, while the Galaxy S4 mini has a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU but only 1.5GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, though the Q10 has a marginally better aperture at f/2.2 versus f/2.6 on the S4 mini.
- The Q10's battery capacity is 2100 mAh, providing a slight advantage over the 1900 mAh battery in the S4 mini.
- Build quality-wise, the Q10 is heavier at 139g with a plastic back, while the S4 mini is lighter at 107g and features Gorilla Glass 2 on the front.
- Finally, the Q10 runs on BlackBerry OS 10, offering a different software experience compared to the Android 4.2.2 on the Galaxy S4 mini.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q10
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung I9190 Galaxy S IV mini; Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini Duos with dual-SIM card slots
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 2
Performance
Chipset
Snapdragon S4 (LTE version)/ TI OMAP 4470 (Non-LTE)
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait (LTE version)/ Cortex-A9 (Non-LTE)
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Adreno 225 (LTE version)/ PowerVR SGX544 (Non-LTE)
Adreno 305
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
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED 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
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 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)
124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
Weight
139 g
107 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
White Frost, Black Mist, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Black Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.89 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or 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(LTE)/21.1(3G)/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, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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