| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $120.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 70 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2013, January. Released 2013, January |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 130 x 65.6 x 9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 137.5 g (4.83 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| Display | Type | TFT |
| Size | 4.2 inches, 50.2 cm2 (~58.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~355 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2 MP |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Features | HDMI port | |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable |
| Stand-by | Up to 312 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White |
| SAR | 1.07 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.87 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 120 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Display | Contrast ratio: 1532 (nominal) / 2.051:1 (sunlight) |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 70dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 73dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -82.8dB / Crosstalk -80.5dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 46h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the BlackBerry Z10
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Engineered from the ground up with a focus on structural poise and industrial refinement, the BlackBerry Z10 exemplifies BlackBerry's contemporary hardware craftsmanship. The exterior is assembled with a structurally reinforced chassis, providing a rigid backbone that resists torsional stress while remaining comfortable during prolonged handheld sessions. Up front, visual interaction is commanded by a responsive IPS LCD display measuring 4.2 inches , calibrated for precise color rendition, deep contrast, and remarkable outdoor legibility.
Internal computing horsepower is governed by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus architecture. The silicon handles heavy compute workloads, high-framerate rendering, and extensive background multitasking with robust thermal dissipation and zero perceptible UI hesitation. On the photographic front, the optics module—centered on a 8MP primary sensor—operates with disciplined exposure metering, yielding natural contrast balance and reliable detail preservation across diverse lighting scenarios.
Sustained endurance is delivered by a 1800mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds designed to minimize downtime throughout grueling work schedules. With modern network support including steady 4G LTE, the BlackBerry Z10 emerges as a technically accomplished, impeccably assembled device built for lasting everyday performance.
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