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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs BlackBerry Q10

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs BlackBerry Q10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Q10 X HTC Windows Phone 8S 05Points
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(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!

Windows Phone 8S} 5 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Q10} 22 Advantages BlackBerry Q10
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)1%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+4"29%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT Super LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+474 PPI103%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+1800 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 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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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
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ModelWindows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioRIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCBlackBerry
Release date11/1/20123/1/2013
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
Display typeTFT Super LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI474 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloBlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
β€’ Colors: Black, White
BBM 6
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SBlackBerry Q10
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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