BlackBerry Q10 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q10 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/11/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:02 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X BlackBerry Q10 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare BlackBerry Q10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
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!

13 Advantages BlackBerry Q10	vs	11 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (13GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+474 PPI115% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (848x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)126% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (848x480)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)18% Thinner
3.1"	vs	+5"61% Larger screen
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAh	vs	+1905 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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Model	BlackBerry Q10	Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5	Nokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	BlackBerry	Microsoft
Release date	3/1/2013	12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)	72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	474 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows 10 Mobile
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	WVGA (848x480)
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	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-L4A
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1905 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue • Microsoft Cortana • OneDrive 15GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Q10	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)