BlackBerry Q10 deals and reviews

The BlackBerry Q10 is the first phone running the BlackBerry 10 operating system with a physical keyboard, combining the instantly recognisable form factor of older BlackBerry phones with more modern hardware and software.

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	MSN Tech | David Phelan The design is pure BlackBerry: solid, substantial but not too heavy or thick in the hand. The software, though not quite intuitive if you're used to the app-centric workings of iPhone or Android, is pleasing and enjoyable to use and benefits from improved helping-hand messages when you're getting started. There are still elements that could be improved in the software but this is an excellent system overall and one that is strikingly different from the competition. Read full review
90	Techdissected | Zaeem Siddiqui That being said, I really enjoyed my time with the Blackberry Q10. It is a spectacular device and I can't recommend it enough; keyboard enthusiasts, this is the device to get. Read full review
90	Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodwin In a nutshell, the Q10 is the best BlackBerry handset we've used to date. Read full review
89	NotebookCheck | Michael Moser We see this as absolutely deserved, because the Q10 offers some significant improvements. Primarily this is the great mechanical QWERTY keyboard, which in combination with the intelligent word prediction software creates an unrivaled typing experience and immensely increases productivity. In addition to this, the Q10 also has an 8 Wh battery, which ensures very good runtimes. Read full review
85	TechnoBuffalo | Todd Haselton The keyboard is fantastic, but when we can't download apps and get stuck with a mediocre camera the trade-offs are hard to stick with. The Q10 itself is a great phone, lovely in nearly every way, but it's meant for BlackBerry fans and not for all consumers. Read full review
84	Mobile Syrup | Daniel Bader The BlackBerry Q10 is exactly the phone the company needs at this moment to continue on its chosen path. Whereas the Z10 felt like enough of a departure to alienate loyal customers, this QWERTY device is distinct, familiar and welcome. The BlackBerry Q10 is a great phone - the best BlackBerry ever. Read full review
80	The Mobile Indian | Rahul Gupta BlackBerry Q10 offers a great Qwerty keypad, good but strange square-ish display, amazing battery life, and features to keep you going for the next couple of years. The only snag is that it has very few applications. Read full review
80	S21 TThe BlackBerry Q10 resurrects traditional BlackBerry style with a beautiful physical keyboard and the touchscreen power of BlackBerry 10. Read full review
80	ITProPortal | Sandra Vogel If messaging is your thing, and you aren't bothered about video, web browsing, or a huge app store, then the BlackBerry Q10 may appeal. The jury is out on the new OS, though, and the app store still needs some support from developers. Read full review
80	International Business Times | Alistair Charlton It might not be the Jack of all trades, but instead everything it does, it does brilliantly. BlackBerry World still needs more headline apps - Instagram, for a start - but otherwise if you are looking for a smartphone with a keyboard, or simply an impressive phone without the distractions and excess polish of a Samsung Galaxy or iPhone, the Q10 could be for you. Read full review
80	The Gadget Show Aside from being a social media powerhouse, the Q10 just isn't ready for the smartphone limelight despite being a killer device for answering e-mails - for the price, you'll simply just want more from your phone. Read full review
80	V3 | Carly Page For those looking for a high-end smartphone with a physical keyboard, there really is no better choice on the market right now than the BlackBerry Q10. Read full review
80	Stuff | Esat Dedezade This is the phone the BlackBerry faithful have been waiting for, and it delivers in spades. Read full review
75	SlashGear | Craig Lloyd I certainly don't dislike the Q10, but I'm not sure I could go back to a physical keyboard after I've been using touchscreen-based keyboards for a few years now. However, the Q10 is still a great device, and it's definitely the BlackBerry handset to get if you want a physical QWERTY keyboard on your next smartphone. Read full review
75	AllThingsD | Katherine Boehret For plenty of users who gave up on BlackBerry years ago, the Q10 probably won't change their minds. But for those of us who love physical keyboards and want a keyboard paired with the full functionality of a serious smartphone, the Q10 delivers. Read full review
73	The Verge | Chris Ziegler If it's a full-touch phone you want and you're open to using something other than BlackBerry 10, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend an iPhone or any number of Android devices before it. But for the faithful, make no mistake: the Q10 is the ultimate BlackBerry. Read full review
70	Australian PC World | Campbell Simpson As it stands, the BlackBerry Q10 makes a fantastic business smartphone, or secondary smartphone alongside an iPhone or Android phone. Read full review
70	Digital Trends | K. T. Bradford Even though it doesn't have a giant display, the BlackBerry Q10 may prove more interesting to mainstream users than the Z10. After all, there are a million touchscreen smartphones in the world. Read full review
70	Pocket-lint | Chris Hall In summary, we like the BlackBerry Q10 because it embodies those things that we love best about BlackBerry. We like the design and the keyboard experience, but beyond that communication experience, there's little that's unique and BB10 is still some way behind rival offerings. Read full review
70	Engadget | Tim Stevens There are certainly those who won't buy a phone without a keyboard, and the Q10 is unquestionably the best phone with a keyboard on the market. However, given how weak the competition and demand there has become, we're not sure cornering that market will move the needle very far in BlackBerry's favor. Read full review
70	Wired UK | Dave Oliver Lack of apps in BlackBerry World is a shame, but its messaging and networking capabilities are strong, and if you feel the need for a hard keyboard, there's really only one to get excited about. Read full review
70	What Mobile | Michael Garwood Unless you're offered a free upgrade or are a fussy road warrior who needs the feel of real QWERTY under your fingernails, we couldn't recommend the Q10 at that price. Read full review
70	phoneArena | Ray S The BlackBerry Q10 is every inch a BlackBerry. It has the traditional BB form-factor and, more importantly - the physical QWERTY keyboard that's coveted by so many BlackBerry fans. This, however, is a device that's exclusively targeted at existing BlackBerry users, we don't think the Q10 is capable of attracting new ones. Read full review
70	CNET UK | Andrew Hoyle If you're dead set on having a phone with a physical keyboard, the Q10 is the one to get. That's not strictly speaking a compliment though -- there's so little competition that it comes out on top by default. Read full review
70	Mobile Choice The solid build and good looks make it desirable, but what you're paying for here is the keyboard, and we're not sure that's really justification enough for the pricetag. Read full review
67	PC Pro | Jonathan Bray A fantastic keyboard and BlackBerry OS 10 make this a great phone for messaging, but it's not up to scratch in other areas. Read full review
63	Which? The BlackBerry Q10 is a decent phone with some clever features. The new operating system is a huge improvement on the old, dated BlackBerry OS and if you want a smartphone with a full Qwerty keyboard, it's probably your best bet. However, the small touchscreen means it's not ideal for reading web pages and playing games that have been designed for a touchscreen. [subscription required for full access to review] Read full review
60	Expert Reviews | Katharine Byrne If you're set on having a physical keyboard and don't mind putting up with its flaws, then the Q10 is a good choice. Read full review
50	TechRadar | Marc Flores Don't buy the Amazon Fire Phone. It's very rare that I'll say that to kick off a verdict, but that's the bottom line with this device. The Fire Phone is a shopping tool for Amazon with some phone features baked in. Read full review

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Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar with physical keyboard Dimensions 119.6 x 66.8 x 10.35 mm (4.71 x 2.63 x 0.41 in) Weight: 139 g (4.9 oz)
Screen	Size: 3.1 inches diagonal Resolution: 720 x 720 pixels Screen Density: 328 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 38.8 % Display Type: Super AMOLED
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Performance	Chipset: Snapdragon S4 (LTE version)/ TI OMAP 4470 (Non-LTE) CPU: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait (LTE version)/ Cortex-A9 (Non-LTE) GPU: Adreno 225 (LTE version)/ PowerVR SGX544 (Non-LTE) RAM: 2GB
Camera	Main Camera: 8MP with LED flash Secondary Camera: 2MP, 720p video recording
Storage	Built-in Storage: 16GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 2100 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: None
SIM standard	Standard SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	Not Available
Fingerprint Reader	None
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page