BlackBerry Z10
#5949
Nokia Lumia 520
#5483Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z10
Nokia Lumia 520
Performance
51.838.5
Camera
19.115.4
Display
20.254.4
Battery
17.414.3
Build
83.485.2
Connectivity
52.432.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.827.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z10 features a slightly larger 4.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density at approximately 355 ppi compared to the Nokia Lumia 520's 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Z10 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, while the Lumia 520 has a Qualcomm MSM8227 chipset with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and only 512MB of RAM.
- The Z10's camera is superior with an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, compared to the Lumia's 5 MP camera that records at 720p.
- Battery capacity also favors the Z10 at 1800 mAh versus the Lumia's 1430 mAh.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Z10 utilizing BlackBerry OS 10 and the Lumia running Microsoft Windows Phone 8, each offering distinct software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, as both phones use glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Z10 is slightly heavier at 137.5g compared to the Lumia's 124g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z10
Nokia Lumia 520
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
Display
Size
4.2"
4"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~355 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
768
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
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)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
137.5 g
124 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
0.77 W/kg (head)
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
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
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity