Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) vs BlackBerry Q10

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note vs BlackBerry Q10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/6/2014 10:07 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:02 AM

Compare BlackBerry Q10 X Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

07Points BlackBerry Q10 Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

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!

13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)	vs	7 Advantages BlackBerry Q10
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)9% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+5.5"77% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G TD-LTEAdvantage The 4G TD-LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+3100 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+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]
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)160% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)46% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
267 PPI	vs	+474 PPI78% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 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
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
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Model	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note	RIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	BlackBerry
Release date	8/7/2014	3/1/2013
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)	66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	474 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE	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
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note (4G)	BlackBerry Q10
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	10 hours
Standby	770 hours (32.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note (4G)	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, White • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp Java framework	• Colors: Black, White BBM 6 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note (4G)	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