BlackBerry Z10
#5949
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
#4357Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z10
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
Performance
51.847.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
20.272.3
Battery
17.419.7
Build
83.467.9
Connectivity
52.444.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.834.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z10 features a 4.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of approximately 355 ppi compared to the Sharp Aquos Crystal 2's 5.2-inch S-PureLED display at 720 x 1280 pixels and 282 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Z10 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, while the Aquos Crystal 2 uses a quad-core Snapdragon 400, resulting in different processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and can record 1080p video, but the Aquos Crystal 2 has a slightly improved 2.1 MP front camera compared to the Z10's 2.0 MP.
- The Z10 has a smaller 1800 mAh battery, whereas the Aquos Crystal 2 offers a larger 2030 mAh battery.
- In terms of software experience, the Z10 runs on BlackBerry OS 10, while the Aquos Crystal 2 operates on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), providing different user interfaces and app ecosystems.
- Both devices have similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Aquos Crystal 2 is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z10
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.2"
5.2"
Type
TFT
S-PureLED
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~355 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
768
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (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, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 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
2030 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2030 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)
136 x 71 x 11 mm (5.35 x 2.80 x 0.43 in)
Weight
137.5 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass