Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB) vs BlackBerry Q10

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 V vs BlackBerry Q10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2023 5:10 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:02 AM

Compare BlackBerry Q10 X Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB) 37Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

48
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points BlackBerry Q10 Compare Sony Xperia 1 V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 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!

37 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	vs	3 Advantages BlackBerry Q10
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (220GB available)16 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
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)25% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage 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
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+643 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	474 PPI
+6.5"110% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+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/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 12MP5 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
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)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
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] 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
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+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 Victus 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)35% Lighter
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
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Model	Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQDQ72/G1HKCX0)	RIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	BlackBerry
Release date	7/28/2023, Announced: 5/11/2023	3/1/2013
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)	66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	474 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 BT.2020 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
System version	Android 13	BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1127923 (v9) Geekbench: 4916 (v6) GFXBench: 96fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (220GB 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
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 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	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.35" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 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: Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible)	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	BlackBerry Q10
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.14W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	feature not registered