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BlackBerry Q10 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q10 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) 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
23Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F) Compare BlackBerry Q10 X
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)

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 Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+474 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs312 PPI
+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
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)86%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
eMMCvs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)1%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)32%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
3.1"vs+4.7"52%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+2350 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 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 Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
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ModelBlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F (Single-Sim)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
United Arab EmiratesTurkey
United Arab Emirates, Turkey
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date3/1/20131/13/2017
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.1" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)474 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps300/50 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
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours17 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
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 keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
BBM 6
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q10Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
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