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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) vs BlackBerry Q10

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs BlackBerry Q10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Q10 X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) 11Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

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!

Lumia 830 (RM-985)} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) vs Q10} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Q10
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)22%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+5"61%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 10.1MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2200 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (14GB available)vs+16GB14%
More internal storage for applications and files
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+139 grams (4.87 ounces)8%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
294 PPIvs+474 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 2MP108%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+15 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

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
 
ModelLumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
Other model namesT-Mobile Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-985, Nokia TeslaRIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
feature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date9/1/20143/1/2013
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI474 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
System versionWindows Phone 8.1BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzPowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1600x1200 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

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours10 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry 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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Active noise reduction
• HDR photo
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)BlackBerry Q10
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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