Blackberry q10 smartphone. BlackBerry Q10 review: Full version. Operating system and computer software
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 66.8 mm (millimeters) 6.68 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.63 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 119.6 mm (millimeters) 11.96 cm (centimeters) 0.39 ft (feet) 4.71 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 10.4 mm (millimeters) 1.04 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.41 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 139 g (grams) 0.31 lbs 4.9 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 83.09 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.05 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz |
| CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is a group of 3G mobile network standards based on CDMA. Their advantages include a stronger signal, fewer interruptions and network breaks, support analog signal, wide spectral coverage, etc. | 1xEV-DO Rev. A |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 850 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1900 MHz |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Krait |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only more high performance, but also reducing energy consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 2 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1500 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 225 |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 500 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 3.1 in (inches) 78.74 mm (millimeters) 7.87 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.19 in (inches) 55.68 mm (millimeters) 5.57 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 2.19 in (inches) 55.68 mm (millimeters) 5.57 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1:1 1:1 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 720 x 720 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 328 ppi (pixels per inch) 128ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 38.93% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution. | 4.8 x 3.6 mm (millimeters) 0.24 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide best shooting in low light and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.471 µm (micrometers) 0.001471 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device. | 7.21 |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2.2 |
| Number of optical elements (lenses) Information about the number of optical elements (lenses) of the camera. | 5 |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about maximum speed recording (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Tracking autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Touch Focus |
| Dedicated ISP (image signal processor) with 64MB frame buffer Hybrid absorbent IR filter |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2100 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 10 hours 30 minutes 10.5 h (hours) 630 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 324 h (hours) 19440 min (minutes) 13.5 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 13 hours 30 minutes 13.5 h (hours) 810 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 345 h (hours) 20700 min (minutes) 14.4 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.16 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible value The SAR in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 0.75 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
One day I bought a Blackberry. This was two and a half years ago, when I did not yet recognize the iPhone and was seriously looking for something new for myself, interesting and preferably functional. The harsh design and legendary reputation captivated and swirled BIS into the whirlpool, unlocks, Wi-Fi settings, installing applications through App World and constant hassle with service books. This is the fate of many who choose “gray” BBs.
That smartphone today lies in a box somewhere in another apartment. Physical keys have finally become bad manners, and a qwerty keyboard on a smartphone today can only scare people. And the device itself is very sluggish and not even suitable for active web surfing. Either way Blackberry Q10. Modern operating system OS 10 plus a bold and at the same time strict design - these qualities fit the criteria for choosing the second main “handset” of an iPhone owner or flagships from other manufacturers. Let's take a closer look.
As you know, earlier this year, Research in Motion took a bold step and went all-in by changing its name after its most famous, key product - Blackberry smartphones. And at the same time announced full reboot line of devices, announcing the release of the Blackberry Z10 and Q10 - an entirely touchscreen smartphone and a more traditional “communicator” with a QWERTY keyboard layout. Both run on the latest edition of QNX OS - BB's proportional answer to the eclipsing popularity of iOS and Android.
Reviews of the Q10 are already a dime a dozen on the Internet. I tried to consider the device from a special point of view - as a person who needs a second device for calls, mail and social services, as well as for the inevitable visits to pages on the Internet. Many people choose some cheap dialer for the role of a backup “handset,” but Blackberry is a thing of a different class. There is no shame in taking the Q10 with you as your main device, which is why the scope of use for such a device is noticeably wider.
Design
The time has long passed when manufacturers boldly experimented with new body materials, much less came up with new shapes. Black and white rectangles with rounded corners reign supreme, and the rear panels are in most cases covered with “cheap” plastic. Blackberry Q10 is not like that.
The back panel of the new BB smartphone is not just covered, but almost entirely made of carbon fiber or, popularly, “carbon fiber”. This is not a shameful sticker with a holographic effect of a once popular material, but real carbon fiber. It is also noticeable with reverse side covers.
The material is, without exaggeration, daring and quite male. In the light, it behaves appropriately, strongly highlighting one of the rows of fiber and “darkening” the other. To the touch and in the hand it feels like a regular plastic panel with a matte surface that makes it difficult to slide. The panel itself is almost weightless. And the smartphone is also not heavy.
The rest of the Q10's body is made of plastic.
Matte, rounded edges are interspersed with a sync port and a block of volume and lock keys, painted to resemble metal. The location of the lock button in the center of the top edge already seems unusual, because it requires an awkward movement to press with the same hand that holds the smartphone. You can, of course, block the device with your second hand.
Metallic paint is also present on the front panel - between the lines of the keyboard keys. And the screen in the light has a purple-blue tint, reminiscent of Galaxy smartphones.
Q10 leaves surprisingly finished impression: materials and colors combine very, very well. I really want to pick up such a smartphone - also because it stands out from the crowd of others with its main “trick”. The signature portrait keyboard is back to try and prove its usefulness in 2013.
Keyboard
Research in Motion is one of the first companies to produce communicators with a portrait QWERTY keyboard. In this field, she is generally recognized as having no equal: Blackberry keyboards are considered the best in the world in terms of ergonomics, ease of use and input. For many years in a row, BB has not changed the idea and essence of the keys, and Q10 has adopted in this regard all the good things that remained from the heirs of the former greatness of the Canadians.
The QWERTY keyboard in the Q10, which is officially shipped to Russia, initially has Russian letters placed in a strange way: on one button there are simultaneously Sh And SCH, AND And D, b And Kommersant, X And E, YU And B... This format really takes a long time to get used to and is partly smoothed out both by the predictive input system and by the experience of entering letters through Alt.
Blackberry does not skimp on trifles: the keyboard has not only Alt, but also two Shift, Enter and Backspace. All these buttons make working with text much easier, especially considering the clutter of numbers, letters and symbols on each button. I can tell you from my own experience: it will take at least a couple of weeks to get used to this input method, even if you know a regular computer keyboard very well.
The keyboard implementation in Q10 is very similar to the company's previous models. The keys have a very clear, pleasant and quiet stroke. Their surface is beveled towards the center intentionally - to make working with both hands a little more convenient. The distance between the keys is quite enough for medium-sized fingers. People with “shovels” will probably have to get used to it a little longer.
The Q10 has a capacitive touch screen, so there is no optical joystick, much less a trackball, in the device. All buttons, menu items, etc. are selected by hand, and this is confusing at first. Why type on a kind of physical keyboard if you still need to point at the screen? Often, however, you can get away with pressing Enter - for example, to send the typed text in a Skype chat.
Blackberry veterans may be upset by the lack of phonetic layout in the settings. Or I just didn't find it. This means that buyers of English-language Q10s - read, “gray” models - will have to purchase a spare part separately or put up with the inability to type normally in Russian without seeing the letters.
OS 10 on Blackberry Q10
Blackberry is very proud of OS 10 - an operating system that originated on the virtually defunct Playbook tablet and was more or less successfully transferred to the company's smartphones. Unlike Blackberry OS 7 and others, OS 10 really meets many of the requirements of a modern user: it is attractive, in some places very convenient and loaded with various useful features. But there are plenty of strange moments in it.
The device desktop is a set of icons installed programs. And on its first screen there is a taskbar a la Android or iOS 7. All running programs they are placed there and work for real even when collapsed - they exchange data on the Internet, do not break the connection, and so on. OS 10 supports full multitasking, but reserves the “right” to suspend programs that the user has not opened for a long time.
One of the most advertised features of OS 10 is Blackberry Hub, side panel, which stores and sorts alerts from all installed applications And mailboxes. Something like Notification Center. This panel is called up by swiping sideways, but for some reason not from every place or menu. Here you can see alerts from Twitter, the latest messages from Skype and much more. Not a bad implementation.
Since we're talking about applications... They are downloaded and purchased in Blackberry App World, and the main set for most is already available: Twitter, partially integrated into the system, Skype, IM+ Pro and similar multi-platform software. Otherwise, selection and variety Apps World doesn't even reach Windows Phone. And there are strange problems with performance: for example, Skype took more than twenty seconds to load, which is very, very strange for a middle-class smartphone today.
The system has a panel quick access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and alarm clock, called from above. In general, in OS 10 there are a lot of different swipes, movements, and gestures that barely conflict with each other on the small screen of the Q10. The gesture to close applications was reminiscent of Windows 8, with one caveat - it didn’t work very well.
I couldn't resist and surfed the web in the built-in browser. Zooming and scrolling were accomplished without lag or lag, and the surfing experience was overall positive. Pages opened quickly and without problems.
The only thing that upset me was the strange fonts - after all, no one can keep up with Apple in this area.
Hardware and conclusions
Blackberry is famous for the quality of speech transmission and reception, so there were no special surprises in this area - except perhaps the volume conversational dynamics could have been higher. At the end there are two microphones that help suppress external noise. But the music speaker is blasting so loudly that only HTC One. The quality is “traditional” - i.e. not very good. The same definition can be applied to photographs from a camera: colors appear faded, and in poor lighting the quality of the photo generally drops sharply.
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Designed for your comfort
Introducing new smartphone BlackBerry® Q10. Every feature, every detail of the BlackBerry® 10 smartphone was crafted with precision and designed to perform flawlessly. It offers its users the speed of a dual-core processor and connectivity helping them to always be on the move.
Noticed the flashing red light? Now you don’t need to close what you are doing and look for what you are afraid of missing. Simply log into the BlackBerry® Hub from anywhere and access your messages and conversations.
The classic BlackBerry® keyboard has been redesigned to help you type faster, more accurately, and with less effort. Reply to emails, stay connected on BBM or work on an important document on the go. Express your thoughts with new keyboard BlackBerry® Q10 will be even nicer and lighter.
Share your screen with BBM™ Video . Switch from BBM™ Chat on video with one gesture and meet your friends and colleagues face to face. Show them a photo, a browser page, or even a work document during your BBM voice conference—make your video calls more personal and meaningful with Screen Share. You can even show your contact what you see in front of you using your camera. This is the new BBM experience for the next generation of BlackBerry® smartphones
BlackBerry® Remember lets you easily create and organize your interests, ideas, and projects. With BlackBerry Remember, you'll never forget a single idea or project by saving the photos, lists, messages, emails, and links you need in a way that's convenient for you.
Design & Performance
Every millimeter of this device has been thought out and created with a specific purpose, starting from the 3.1-inch OLED display with 330 dpi, ergonomic keyboard and ending with a special durable and lightweight material for the phone. Here is a smartphone that offers excellent performance and ease of use.
Bring your BlackBerry® smartphone to the office and gain access to your work e-mail, applications and materials. All your personal applications and information will be separated from your work ones. Easily switch between work and personal apps with a single gesture. Having one device for both work and personal purposes has never been more convenient.
BlackBerry Calendar
Create schedules and appointments in seconds. BlackBerry® Calendar helps you manage your busy schedule with ease. Every time you create a new event, your smartphone predicts and suggests who to invite based on your previously planned events, invitees, and topics. It'll even show you recent messages from friends and social updates, so you can skip questions like "How are you?" and go straight to "How was your vacation?"
BlackBerry browser
Finding apps is easier than ever with recommendations based on similar purchases. Choose best apps such as BlackBerry® Travel or Dropbox™ and share them with your friends and colleagues via social media. Now it's so easy.
Time Shift mode and BlackBerry Story Maker
BlackBerry Tag (NFC)
It's never been easier to add someone to BBM™, exchange contact information, send a document, send a photo, connect to NFC, or even search for apps - just hold your BlackBerry® Q10 smartphone close to another device. BlackBerry® Tag with NFC technology allows you to quickly and easily share information between BlackBerry smartphones by simply tapping them together—no additional menus, settings, or complications. Just place your smartphones nearby and BlackBerry Tag will do everything.
Attention! BlackBerry phones running OS 10 do not support the BIS service. Now access to the Internet and setting up mailboxes has become easier and does not require connecting to special services from cellular operators.
Additional accessories for your smartphone
Enjoy additional accessories including NFC, BlackBerry® Music Gateway and new headphones. Personalize your BlackBerry® smartphone to make it personal and unique. We will deliver any model at a time and place convenient for you. Delivery of models in Moscow and the regions.
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At the beginning of 2013, Blackberry began to explore a new market for smartphones with touchscreens. And when the hype around the new Z10 died down, the manufacturer released the Blackberry Q10, which returned to the area where the former RIM consistently holds the lead - smartphones with a keyboard.
Both models are designed for wealthy buyers. So, Blackberry Q10 will cost at least 12-15 thousand rubles, depending on additional services the price may rise to 20 thousand. For laser engraving of a Russian-language keyboard you will have to pay an additional 5 thousand rubles.
What can Blackberry Q10 boast? The review will tell you in detail about its characteristics, interface features and user opinions.
Appearance
The smartphone has replaced the somewhat outdated and not particularly popular Bold 9900 and Bold 9790 models.
It is made in a traditional design for the brand.
As a matter of fact, an inattentive eye will easily mistake it for the Bold 9900. But still, fundamentally new changes appearance happened with the Blackberry Q10 - the keyboard became flat instead of rounded. Between the rows of buttons there are protruding buttons that make them easier to find blindly.
Despite the fact that the smartphone has a full QWERTY keyboard, it cannot be called huge. Its dimensions are 12x6.7x1 cm. Its weight is also small - 139 g. Unlike its relative Z10, the Blackberry Q10 has a back part made of carbon fiber with a beautiful pattern (the rest of the body is made of plastic). The material looks solid and strict, it is quite difficult, but can be scratched.
One metal strip, similar to what separates the buttons on a keyboard, is present on the back of the case. It separates the camera and flash, thereby raising them and protecting them from scratches.
The part of the housing below the strip is very easily removed by sliding it down. The microSIM slot is “hidden” behind the battery, but the place for the microSD card does not require any intervention in the smartphone’s power supply and is located to the right of the battery.
The manufacturer took into account user dissatisfaction caused by the location of the headphone jack on the side of the case and moved it to top end. There is also a metal smartphone unlock button, which is easy and convenient to press.
On the right side of the case there are three buttons - volume control and voice control activation.
On the left are microUSB and microHDMI ports for connecting your smartphone to a computer, TV, or even a projector.
Equipment
Here's what's included as standard when purchasing a Blackberry Q10:
- instructions in Russian;
- the smartphone itself;
- Charger;
- battery;
- microUSB cable;
- headphones.
Characteristics
The smartphone has a dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 2 GB RAM. This is more than enough to solve most everyday tasks, so most often the smartphone works quickly and without lags.
The model has 16 GB of internal memory, of which 5.5 GB is occupied by the operating system and other system files. The Blackberry Q10 also supports microSD cards up to 32 GB. In total, you can increase the available memory of your smartphone up to 42.5 GB.
Interface
This model, like the Z10, supports operating BlackBerry system 10. Moreover, she even received her first update - 10.1 (10.1.0.238 to be precise). The release of this operating system was expected and necessary, since BlackBerry 7 began to lose very much to iOS 6, Android Jelly Bean and Windows Phone 8.
Since the Z10 was the first to receive this OS, it seems that it is designed for a larger screen. Of course, this does not mean that the information is unattractively compressed/stretched, but not all the necessary icons fit on the display at the same time and you often have to resort to scrolling. But the smartphone copes well with scrolling without freezing in the process.
More resource-demanding tasks, such as new games or loading maps, force him to “think”, but the process does not drag on for long.
The start screen shows all the necessary information: time, date, upcoming calendar notes, missed calls, SMS, even notifications from social networks.
Blackberry Q10 now has a short menu that can be called up by dragging a shortcut from the top edge of the screen (like Android devices). It gives access to settings, turning Wi-fi and Bluetooth on/off, alarm clock and ringer volume settings.
Using BlackBerry Balance settings working space is divided into 2 parts - corporate, to which the employing company has access, and personal, which is controlled only by the owner of the smartphone.
True, after the release of OS 10.1 update, the employer has the opportunity to completely block the device if he believes that it contains secret information.
Keyboard
Without special mention of this characteristic feature Blackberry Q10 review will be incomplete. After all, it is the main competitive advantage of this model, for which users are willing to exchange large 5-7-inch screens of touchscreen smartphones.
The manufacturer slightly expanded the keyboard, which made the buttons a little larger, but, of course, affected the overall size of the model. Therefore, you will have to hold the smartphone with both hands and use both thumbs to achieve good typing speed.
The characters are laid out just like on a regular computer keyboard, with each key having a beveled edge. In combination with metal separator strips, this makes them easy to distinguish and avoid mistakes when printing.
But this is not all that the manufacturer tried to make life easier for the user. Blackberry Q10 has an updated dictionary and word prediction system that analyzes which words and phrases you use most often and changes its suggestions based on this data.
Screen
For phones with a full keyboard, this is usually a sore spot. Since it occupies half the body, in this regard they cannot compete with fully sensory giants.
The Blackberry Q10 mobile phone has a large, by the standards of models with a keyboard, Super AMOLED screen - 3.1 inches diagonally, a resolution of 720x720 pixels with a clarity of 330 pixels per inch. But compared to bestsellers from other manufacturers, it seems unusually small and too square.
If you install maximum settings brightness, the screen is comfortable to work with even in sunlight.
How long does the battery last?
The smartphone runs on a battery with a capacity of 2100 mA, which is even higher than that of its relative Z10 (1800 mA). The charge is consumed economically and the Blackberry Q10 can work up to 2 days without recharging.
This sets it apart from its competitors. But we must not forget that small screen and a weaker processor consume much less battery power, so this can hardly be considered such a big merit.
Photo and video
The main camera of the smartphone is 8 megapixels with LED flash, the front one is 2 megapixels.
The application for working with them opens for about a second. Autofocus works well, but manual focus is somewhat difficult. The fact is that the entire preview area of the frame plays the role of the shutter button. Clicking in its area will take a photo. Therefore, to manually set the focus point, you need to use a drag gesture.
The settings buttons on the sides also need to be pressed carefully, otherwise the phone will take pictures.
The good news is that the volume buttons double as the shutter function.
The smartphone offers to take photos with aspect ratios of 16 to 9, 4 and 1 to 1. The latter option looks good on the square display of the Q10, but is perceived strangely on other widescreen devices.
The application offers 4 shooting scenarios and an HDR mode. The latter significantly improves the quality of the result, making the colors more vibrant and clear.
In general, the result of the camera can be quite good in normal lighting, but in more difficult conditions the quality is noticeably inferior to smartphones of the same release time - HTC One, Nokia Lumia 920 and S4.
What about video shooting? The main camera allows you to record in HD quality with a size of 1080 pixels, and the front one - 720 pixels. And although the result looks good on the smartphone itself, when played on other devices it is not particularly impressive.
Buyers' opinion
Reviews for the Blackberry Q10 smartphone are quite contradictory. Mostly, the purchase was made by already established fans of the brand, accustomed to its features. Many people liked the updated operating system and its new features, especially the innovative gesture controls. But many users were also disappointed that the options they were used to were lost.
Moreover, now many people have several smartphones and Blackberry does not always win in comparison:
- the number of applications due to the uniqueness of the OS is very limited;
- there are no functions that have become standard - for example, you can connect a smartphone via Bluetooth to a car radio, but it will not be able to play music;
- a small screen of non-standard size and, as a result, stripes along the edges of the screen when watching videos and playing games.
The device responsible for removing the housing cover also raises complaints. Out of the box it works great, without any play, but soon begins to wear out. There is a risk that when you take your smartphone out of your tight jeans, the cover will remain in your pocket.
Most of all, customers like the keyboard, which is convenient for quickly typing texts, high level data security, as well as a battery that is guaranteed to hold a charge all day long. Therefore, many people use this smartphone to conduct business. But for personal purposes, the more convenient options are Android or iOS.
Summing up
Blackberry Q10, Z10, Z30 are an attempt by the Canadian brand to keep up with the times. However, they are still aimed at fans of the brand. The main advantage of the Q10 is its keyboard. This is a smartphone for people who type a lot and are accustomed to the peculiar Blackberry operating system.
But if you're not one of those people and are simply looking for an option that will allow you to stay connected and enjoy all the multimedia benefits of the Internet age, then the expensive Blackberry Q10 with its small screen and limited number of applications is unlikely to be for you.
BlackBerry Q10 Features and Specifications
BlackBerry Q10 is equipped with a 3.1-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 720 and a density of 330 pixels per inch. For comparison, the BlackBerry Z10's display is 4.2 inches diagonal and has a resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels, with a resolution of 355 pixels per inch, while the iPhone 5 has a 4-inch diagonal, 326 pixels per inch density, and a resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels. Despite the small display size of the Q10, which had to be sacrificed for the sake of a physical keyboard, it is one of best displays on the market, especially when you compare its quality to the mainstream 5-inch screens we see in the Android world.
Regarding technical BlackBerry characteristics The Q10 is much cooler than any previous BlackBerry OS device. It is equipped with a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. Also on the list of specifications is an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus (yes, now not EDOF, as in the BlackBerry 9900), a 2-megapixel front camera, LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, but the main points are of course 3 .1-inch SuperAMOLED display and QWERTY keyboard.
You'll be surprised by the Q10's battery life
One significant factor is the BlackBerry Q10's 2,100 mAh battery, which is much larger than any battery we've seen in a BlackBerry to date. When you find out that the battery on the Bold 9900 is only 1230 mAh and the Z10 is 1800 mAh, you realize that you must be surprised by the times battery life Q10.
BlackBerry Q10 first impressions
The BlackBerry Q10 feels strikingly familiar when you first pick it up. It has a classic BlackBerry design with a physical keyboard located below the screen. The rear is made from lightweight but stiff carbon fiber with a matte finish, while the Q10 is surrounded by durable steel surrounds. The device will undoubtedly withstand any test of daily use.
On the front of the Q10 is a bright 720 x 720 touchscreen display below a full physical QWERTY keyboard.
On the right side are the volume buttons, and on the left Micro USB a sync/charge port, and a new micro HDMI output for connecting a TV or external monitor to the Q10.
There is a lock/power button on the top and a speaker hole on the bottom.
The Q10 will be available in black and white variants - the only difference being that the white model has a slightly different rear casing (more on that later).
Let's take a closer look at the device. Firstly, on the left there is a Micro USB port and a Micro HDMI port. They are taller than they were on the Z10, which is great - now the connected wires will not interfere with the use of the keyboard. This was a big problem on some older ones BlackBerry phones, so we're glad to see their placement has been moved higher.
The biggest difference from the usual BlackBerry smartphones is the absence of a trackpad and navigation keys.
On the right side, there are hardware multimedia control keys - volume up/down and mute. They are pretty much identical to the Z10 - made of metal, and easy to operate blindly. On top is a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, a lock/off button, and two noise-canceling microphone holes. At the bottom there is a speaker and the main microphone. Unfortunately, there are no contacts for charging via a desktop cradle, most likely to save on manufacturing costs. The front surface is dominated by the backlit display and keyboard. Above, speaker, proximity sensor, led indicator, And front-camera. There is a camera and LED flash on the back panel.
BlackBerry Q10 design
Looking at the Q10, it's obvious that it's more related in design to the Bold 9900 than the Z10, and this was a conscious decision on BlackBerry's part to emphasize a sense of continuity. The biggest external difference is the missing trackpad and navigation keys (menu, back, send and end), which have been eliminated, making it unnecessary to have a curved keyboard to accommodate them. However, the layout of the remaining keys is largely familiar, and this is a testament to the successful design that was created back in 2007 for the BlackBerry 8800 (and finally came to existing form in 2008 with the start of production of the BlackBerry Bold 9000). The last BlackBerry flagship in the series was the Bold 9900, released in 2011, but which still looks great today.
The Q10 definitely looks like a BlackBerry. It has a classic design and excellent build quality. The display fits tightly into the body. The frets between the rows of keys make it easy to find the right key by touch, and highlight all the hallmarks of the BlackBerry design. The Q10 is slightly larger than the Bold 9900 and is only 9 grams heavier—enough to give you a solid feel. The outer metal frame is reminiscent of the Bold 9900, and is a decided departure from the Z10's steel-reinforced composite.
Another metal insert, reminiscent of frets between the rows of keys, is located at the rear, just below the chamber. It protrudes slightly to protect the camera and back of the case from scratches when you place the Q10 on a table. The back of the case is dome-shaped and, on the black model, is made of carbon fiber (a carbon fiber composite first used in the 9900 Bold and the limited edition BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981). The white BlackBerry Q10 is made of plastic, the same as on the white BlackBerry Z10. In terms of build quality, the BlackBerry Q10 looks as good as previous ones flagship models BlackBerry and can withstand a long life.
