BlackBerry Z10
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
#5512Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z10
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
53.954.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes