Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) vs BlackBerry Q10

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs BlackBerry Q10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2021 5:50 PM, updated: 5/22/2021 9:25 AM

Compare BlackBerry Q10 X Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points BlackBerry Q10 Compare Sony Xperia 5 II 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 5 II (XQ-AS72)

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!

27 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	vs	4 Advantages BlackBerry Q10
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (230GB available)13 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
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)30% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2520 pixels195% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.1"97% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP4 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
+(front) 8MP3 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 SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 1200 Mbps56 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 unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-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) (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)
+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]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 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 6Advantage 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
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)17% Lighter
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
449 PPI	vs	+474 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

16 Common items in both devices

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
Change model
Model	Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
Other model names	Xperia 5 Mark II XQAS72 (256GB+8GB RAM) 5G	RIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	BlackBerry
Release date	9/17/2020	3/1/2013
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)	66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	474 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
System version	Android 10	BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	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	1200/150 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 Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
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 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
USB	USB 3.1 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	5.1 + 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)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	BlackBerry Q10
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	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, Grey, Blue, Pink • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Active noise reduction • HDR photo • DLNA • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)	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