BlackBerry Q10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2023 6:37 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:42 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X BlackBerry Q10 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) Compare BlackBerry Q10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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!

4 Advantages BlackBerry Q10	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+474 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)160% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+256GB (228GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)30% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
3.1"	vs	+6.43"107% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP14 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh178% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
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Model	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	BlackBerry	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2013	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	3.1" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	474 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB	256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	400/150 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	12000x9000 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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Active noise reduction • HDR photo • DLNA • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Q10	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
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