BlackBerry Q10 vs HTC One SV (C520)

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

1/31/2013 7:04 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:02 AM

Compare HTC One SV X BlackBerry Q10 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

09Points HTC One SV (C520) Compare BlackBerry Q10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Q10

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!

10 Advantages BlackBerry Q10	vs	9 Advantages HTC One SV (C520)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (13GB available)63% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 2
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+474 PPI118% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 2MP22% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.6MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
139 grams (4.87 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)14% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)13% Thinner
3.1"	vs	+4.3"39% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	BlackBerry Q10	One SV (C520)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5	HTC One SV C520e, HTC One SV C520c
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	HTC
Release date	3/1/2013	12/3/2012
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)	66.9 x 128 millimeters (2.63 x 5.04 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	3.1" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	474 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	8GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS Europe: 900/1900/2100 - Asia: 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Europe: 800/1800/2600 - Asia: 1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White BBM 6 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • HTC Sense 4.1 UI • HTC Beats Audio • SRS WOW HD sound • WiFi hotspot • Dropbox (25 GB storage) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Q10	HTC One SV (C520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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BlackBerry Q10 vs HTC One SV (C520)

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

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Q10

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate