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BlackBerry Q10 vs Nokia N9 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q10 vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X BlackBerry Q10 20Points
3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non 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!

Q10} 20 Advantages BlackBerry Q10 vs N9 (64GB)} 8 Advantages Nokia N9 (64GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)16%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+474 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs251 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) CIF (352x288)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)349 times
More apps available to download and use
vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1800 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
16GB (13GB available)vs+64GB (59GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)3%
Lighter
3.1"vs+3.9"26%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
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ModelBlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date3/1/20139/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size3.1" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)474 PPI251 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
64GB (59GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)CIF (352x288)
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 Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity1800 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
BBM 6
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
Ovi Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q10Nokia N9 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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