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BlackBerry Q10 vs BlackBerry Passport

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q10 vs BlackBerry Passport phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points BlackBerry Passport Compare BlackBerry Q10 X
4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Passport

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Q10} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Q10 vs Passport} 16 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)40%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+474 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs453 PPI
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core85%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+32GB146%
More internal storage for applications and files
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)12%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x1440 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
3.1"vs+4.5"45%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
BlackBerry OS 10vs+BlackBerry OS 10.2Advantage
BlackBerry OS 10.2 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAhvs+3450 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 2MP
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
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ModelBlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5AT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date3/1/20139/24/2014
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)474 PPI453 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
System versionBlackBerry OS 10BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
32GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh3450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours23 hours
Standbyfeature not registered444 hours (18.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Miracast
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q10BlackBerry Passport
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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