Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) vs BlackBerry Q10

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs BlackBerry Q10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/6/2024 8:48 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:02 AM

Compare BlackBerry Q10 X Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points BlackBerry Q10 Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 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 A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)

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!

32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	vs	6 Advantages BlackBerry Q10
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)189% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (234GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)27% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.6"113% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 32MP16 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times 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)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps142 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh178% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + 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 VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
213 grams (7.46 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)53% Lighter
390 PPI	vs	+474 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
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Model	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Other model names	Galaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM	RIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024	3/1/2013
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)	66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)
Weight	213 grams (7.46 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Corning Gorilla Glass	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (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)	390 PPI	474 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
System version	Android 14	BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 530	PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (234GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
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