BlackBerry Z10 vs Q10: Comparison Review

Want a BlackBerry but aren't sure which model to go for? TechRadar's Mobile Devices Writer John McCann takes a look at the company's latest smartphones, the Z10 and Q10, to see how the two compare.

[a]

Does Z10 or Q10 have Square app? Do I have to have an BIS or data plan to work most of the IM apps? I know these functions were restricted on the old Javelins. I haven't owned one since. Reply back. Thanks!

[cuddles]

I think any new Z10 sold will already have 10.1 installed. I'm still waiting to see if they ever update the Playbook they claim it can be upgraded to the BB10 OS, although I've yet to see that either.

[smokinbull]

I still don't know which one to get. I think what will be the determining factor is after I try out the Z10. Is there any company in the USA that let's you exchange phones? Like if I get the Z10 and don't like the keyboard enough, can I trade it for a Q10 for nothing extra?

[iamnadroj]

its like your saying that the computer/laptop keyboard are harder to type on than a onscreen tablet keyboard.

[cuddles]

Newegg has the older BB touch screen phone pretty cheap in USD, I'm not sure if it will be upgradeable to the BB10 OS, at least it doesnt have a mouse cursor they break so easy.

[Talethebale]

i believe that the z10 has a better grip and typing than iphones or andriod phones, ive previously owned an iphone 5 and ive had the samsung galaxy s3 and both keyboards are nothing close to the z10s it really rock, although i am still confused if i should make the switch to a q10!

[adrianOrange]

I don't understand. How does reading emails, make the Q10 more bulky to operate? Are you just making stuff up?

[lababo]

Q10 has super Amoled (colorful display than Z10) and amazing video stabilization on the front facing. Has LED notification, keyboard much cuter. I'm using iPhone 5 64GB, planning to get q10 and iPhone 5S. I am so so excited.

[Lbreakstar]

I need help guys !! I want BBM and i want Applications i know the bbm will be available on android this summer but i need a phone that would last me 2 years easy, the Q10 with Dual core looks a bit in the back near the Octa in S4 what would you guys recommend ? Sorry for my english

[suann]

Both are my favorite with small in size and easy carry

[cuddles]

The Z10 is a larger phone then a iPhone 5. It's the same hardware inside as my HTC 8x phone, it just has BB10 installed instead of Windows Phone 8 and it also uses a OLED screen whereas my Htc 8x is a Super LCD 2 screen.

[mohanadabdullah]

nice and helpful video .. whats the background music please ?

[Jeroenneman]

In exactly thesame way you would on a onscreen keyboard.

Seriously tho, once you're used to software keyboards, you won't want to go back. More screen space, faster typing, because you don't have to actually push the key and overall more choice of phones.

[whispmeaway]

how many times is he going to mention the screen size? its pretty clear one has a smaller screen and what comes along with that.

[JoshGilfoy]

What about apps? Snapchat? Vine? Angry Birds?

[Fichtenflicker]

Hmm...in contrast to the Note 2, the Bold 9900 isn't ugly, is more sturdy and reliable, is more robust, feels better in the hand, is more handy, you can type much faster, you navigate the OS much faster, it has an LED and you can use it with one hand, and it handles 15 e-mail accounts native and simultaneously with one app. But yes...the NOTE is bigger, has a better browser and has better games. WOW.

[Fichtenflicker]

And as just for the typing experience alone, I'd go back every day.

[Joethepro]

Hope the newer version of z10 is out b4 Christmas cuz don't want to buy z10 then new one comes out in like 3 months

[MatthewWilliams]

BlackBerry Z10 is the best smartphone I've seen its probably more advanced than Apple and Android

[mrlpk]

the Q10 is blackberry's best looking phone to date in my opinion. looks great function wise too. so its the Q10 or the htc one...