Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB) vs BlackBerry Q10

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30 vs BlackBerry Q10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2019 11:36 PM, updated: 11/29/2021 8:52 AM

Compare BlackBerry Q10 X Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points BlackBerry Q10 Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	vs	4 Advantages BlackBerry Q10
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)35% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.4"106% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh122% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)19% Lighter
403 PPI	vs	+474 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

17 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
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Model	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Other model names	Galaxy A30 SM-A305G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	RIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019	3/1/2013
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	474 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 1.1 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 96550 (v7) Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Active noise reduction • HDR photo • DLNA • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)	BlackBerry Q10
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered