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BlackBerry Z10

BlackBerry Z10

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ZTE Gabb Z2

ZTE Gabb Z2

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Z10
ZTE Gabb Z2
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
53.954.8

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
8 MP

Main Camera Details

8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF

Front Camera

2 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

2 MP
5 MP

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

720p@30fps
720p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black

Foldable

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

Software

Operating System

BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 10

OS Version

BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 10

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with dual speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes