BlackBerry Z10
#5949
ZTE Gabb Z2
#3989Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z10
ZTE Gabb Z2
Performance
51.860.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
20.231.2
Battery
17.422.6
Build
83.465.8
Connectivity
52.448.9
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
25.837.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z10 features a smaller 4.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density of approximately 355 ppi, while the ZTE Gabb Z2 has a larger 5.45-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and a lower density of around 295 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Z10 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, whereas the Gabb Z2 utilizes a quad-core Helio A22, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Gabb Z2 boasts a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Z10's 2 MP.
- The ZTE Gabb Z2 also has a larger battery capacity of 2650 mAh compared to the Z10's 1800 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Z10 runs on BlackBerry OS 10, while the Gabb Z2 operates on Android 10, offering a more modern app ecosystem.
- Both phones have plastic builds, but the Z10 is lighter at 137.5g compared to the Gabb Z2's 162g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z10
ZTE Gabb Z2
General
Release Date
2013
2020
Announced
2013
2020
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.2"
5.45"
Type
TFT
TFT LCD
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~355 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
768
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 225
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2650 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)
147 x 71 x 9.7 mm (5.79 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
137.5 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White
Black
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 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/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer