Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs BlackBerry Q10
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Active vs BlackBerry Q10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
3.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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19 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+12 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
Model | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 |
Other model names | AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4G | RIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5 |
Country or region available | USA | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | BlackBerry |
Release date | 5/30/2014 | 3/1/2013 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in) | 66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 139 grams (4.87 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.1" inches | 3.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 432 PPI | 474 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | BlackBerry OS 10 |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | PowerVR SGX544 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 16GB |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 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 | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | feature not registered |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | feature not registered |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | 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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-2 | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | feature not registered |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 2800 mAh | 1800 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 29 hours (1.2 days) | 10 hours |
Standby | 480 hours (20 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red • Picture-taking during video recording • HAC M3/T4 | • Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Active noise reduction • HDR photo • DLNA • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | BlackBerry Q10 | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body) | feature not registered |