BlackBerry Z10 (3G) vs Honor V40 5G (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z10 vs Honor V40 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2021 10:21 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:02 AM

Compare Honor V40 5G X BlackBerry Z10 (3G) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Honor V40 5G (256GB) Compare BlackBerry Z10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.72"
AMOLED

1236x2676

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor V40 5G (256GB)

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6 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	vs	29 Advantages Honor V40 5G (256GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core195% 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 (11GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
768x1280 pixels	vs	+1236x2676 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
355 PPI	vs	+439 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"	vs	+6.72"60% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times 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	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh122% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + 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

Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Z10 (3G)	V40 5G (256GB)
Other model names	BlackBerry Z10 3G STL100-1, RIM London	Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	BlackBerry	Honor
Release date	1/31/2013	1/22/2021
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.2" inches	6.72" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	355 PPI	439 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	800nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Android 10
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 10.2	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)	64bit: Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)	ARM Mali-G77 MC9
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°17mm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	66W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (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	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver • Magic UI 4.0 • Screen protection film applied • TPU case included • Stereo speakers
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Honor V40 5G (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