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BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) vs Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z10 vs Microsoft Lumia 650 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) 06Points
4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) Compare BlackBerry Z10 X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)

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Z10 (4G LTE)} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) vs Lumia 650 (4G)} 13 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+355 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC2 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)13%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.2"vs+5"19%
Larger screen
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)13 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAhvs+2000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available)
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+16 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 Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
ModelZ10 (4G LTE)Lumia 650 (4G)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z10 STL100-2, STL100-3, STL100-4, RIM LiverpoolMicrosoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft Saana
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandBlackBerryMicrosoft
Release date1/31/20132/18/2016
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)355 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 10.2feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 STL100-2:850/900/2100, STL100-3: 800/850/1700/1900/2100, STL100-4: 900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
STL100-2:
800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
STL100-3:
700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)
STL100-4:
700 (Bands 13)
LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours13 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)624 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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 keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Aluminium frame
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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