BlackBerry Z10
#5949
LG Optimus Vu II
#6623Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z10
LG Optimus Vu II
Performance
51.851.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
20.243.0
Battery
17.420.2
Build
83.40.2
Connectivity
52.440.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.822.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z10 features a compact build with a glass front and plastic back, weighing 137.5g, while the LG Optimus Vu II is larger and heavier at 159g, with a design that includes a 5.0" HD-IPS LCD display compared to the Z10's 4.2" TFT display.
- Both devices share similar performance specs, utilizing the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset and offering 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the Z10 has a slightly better selfie camera at 2 MP versus the Vu II's 1.3 MP.
- The Z10 is powered by a 1800mAh battery, while the Vu II has a larger 2150mAh battery, which may offer better longevity.
- Finally, the Z10 runs on BlackBerry OS 10, providing a distinct software experience, whereas the Vu II operates on Android 4.0.4, which may offer broader app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z10
LG Optimus Vu II
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as LG Optimus Vu 2
Display
Size
4.2"
5"
Type
TFT
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~355 ppi density)
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
768
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2150 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 65.6 x 9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.35 in)
132.2 x 85.6 x 9.4 mm (5.20 x 3.37 x 0.37 in)
Weight
137.5 g
159 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass