BlackBerry Z10
#5949
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
#4179Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z10
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
51.853.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
20.240.7
Battery
17.422.4
Build
83.485.2
Connectivity
52.450.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.835.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z10 features a smaller 4.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels compared to the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core's 5.0-inch PLS LCD display at 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density for the Z10.
- In terms of performance, the Z10 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, while the J2 Core uses a quad-core Snapdragon 425, though both have 16GB of storage.
- The Z10 has 2GB of RAM, offering a slight edge in multitasking over the J2 Core's 1GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the J2 Core has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Z10's 2 MP.
- The J2 Core also boasts a larger 2600 mAh battery versus the Z10's 1800 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Z10 runs on BlackBerry OS 10, while the J2 Core operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more modern app ecosystem.
- Both phones have plastic builds, but the J2 Core is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z10
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
General
Release Date
2013
2020, April 27
Announced
2013
2020, April 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.2"
5"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~355 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
768
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB 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/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
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
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, 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)
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
137.5 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
0.99 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity