BlackBerry Q10 Review: Is It Any Good?

[@starstella123]

I've had my Q10 for 2.5 years now and it's been a blast. Pros: - Blackberry Hub: having all my messages in one place (SMS, emails, Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp etc) is the best thing ever. It makes the transition between messages/apps so quick and smooth. This feature is seriously underrated. - Keyboard: do I even need to say why? - Gestures: very intuitive, one swipe and you can exit an app to quicky check a message or have a look to another app. I love it. - Battery life: it easily keeps up for a whole day. I also bought an additional battery so I can switch quickly on those days when I use a lot of 3G or take a lot of pics/videos. - Video quality is great. Photo quality is not the best on the market but still very good.. - This is definitely a sturdy phone. I dropped mine countless times and there were a few falls I know other smartphones wouldn't have survived. My screen was shattered once after a 2 meters dive that ended on concrete floor, but I guess that was a very long shot... Cons: - Small screen, plus the square shape makes the screen look even smaller when you watch videos since they are 16:9. - Despite being compatible with Android apps, many apps don't run on this phone. I have Instagram, Candy Crush and a few others that run very well, but I can't get SnapChat and a few other things. Not the end of the world but it can be annoying sometimes. I know I'll have to replace my phone soon since I dropped it so many times I screwed the camera's autofocus (which bothers me a lot because I take a lot of pics/videos), otherwise I'd be very happy to keep it for as long as I could.

[@tenasyus4233]

I appreciate Ms. Griffin letting us know what other reviews don't tell you like the phone gets hot than usual phones do and the battery life and stuffs like that. That's really important and useful for us potential buyers. This is a real review. Thanks Ms.Griffin. Hoping for more reviews. Do you have one for Blackberry 9900?

[@avencie1546]

Physical keyboard... I want it... No more of this tapping a screen bullshit. I want buttons

[@altheodineros5581]

I got this phone and it's been 2 weeks. It's a really nice phone. Almost zero lag, fluid UI experience and I'm not replacing this for a looooong time. Works well with my work email too.

[@vokso11]

I own this phone and I have something to mention about the battery life . The phone' battery is awesome ! One day I saw my battery drained abnormally fast but I realized that was because some apps where still running in the background in such a way that I lost 40% of battery life overnight , but again when you close all the running apps , you can easily use it for two days straight without any issue. That's something you need to consider . Overall the phone is pretty good , and I am happy with it .

[@sdrcorbu]

This was probably the best, most clear, comprehensive and entertaining review ever! The Angel of Tech is quite brilliant and honestly, so is the Q10. There is something about BB10 that is very complete and intelligent and much more integrated than Android or IOS.... Maybe the Z30 is for me, but I love my HTC One, except for the phone-messaging-contacts integration is just about the worst thing Android has ever conceived. Thanks! I'm subscribing for life. You should run for president.

[@BoraBorizona]

I LOVE BLACKBERRY Q10!!!

[@fjphoto23]

The best review of the BB Q10 on KZbin!! Thanks for revealing the other functions of the keyboard which most other reviewers failed to show.

[@cheapnchic3390]

Still using this in 2017!

[@MatthewMoscotto]

Good luck

[@RobertJohnLora]

She is so damn right. I had forgotten how amazing it felt to type on a physical keyboard. Just that drove me to take the dive for this device. Well that and this positive and unbiased review :) I really thought this phone was a joke until I saw your review. You should be getting paid for these awesome reviews!! :)

[@robnoon5144]

I got one of these on release and it was my first Blackberry, I am now hooked! I am looking forward to seeing the Blackberry Passport which is out next late Sept/Oct. It brings a bigger screen along with the QWERTY keyboard which also acts as a track pad! Will be interesting to test it out!

[@sebiiau]

This is truly the best overview of the more obscure features of the Blackberry Q10 on YT -- thanks!

[@wender1764]

Still using this in 2019! for me is the best.

[@e2save]

Got to say, tested out the keyboard and loved how easy it is to type with the grooved keys. Also the BlackBerry 10 browser is one of the best for displaying HTML5 content.

[@dwb345]

Glass weave isn't a marketing term, its fibre glass weaved together. I don't know why this is confusing, it is stronger than plastic.

[@KarilaDawnblade]

This is the most thorough review I've seen! Fantastic job, it REALLY helped me make my decision.

[@ManafNaj]

All i want to say is thank you. i bought this phone. i read a lot of reviews but yours was the one :D

[@davideloi9176]

I'm half of your review and I'm liking it a lot. Very detailed and you are telling us, blackberry customers, what we need to know about this device !! Good job, really.

[@davideloi9176]

I'm at minute 20 now ... one thing to say, not just to you but to (almost) every smartphone reviewer ... these are smartphone, ok ... but you all focus on social apps (which is ok), on camera quality (ok) and video quality (ok too) and specs, of course. But what you (almost) all forget, or leave as last issue, is to talk about the main purpose of these devices: Phoning !!! and the quality of that, the managing of phone calls, etcetera.

[@Eurodollartrader]

Exactly! People are so brainwashed.

[@godfreydaniel5154]

okay my frined am in love with blackberry but now my bbm is not work pls how cna do with

[@EricaGriffin]

Thanks. I'm really glad to hear that you liked this review. I am interested in far more than just Samsung and Android and I finally got my hands on this =D

[@MrAzatutiun]

Wow! Your review was just freaking awesome! So informative!!!

[@THEXGINGERXBREADXMAN]

Erica I've recently finished watching all of your videos!!!!:) you are my source of all of my tech updates, and I think you do a very good job with your videos!!!! I am getting a GS4 in a couple weeks and you have helped me make my decision of buying one:) thank you! Don't rush your videos, your doing good!!! Don't listen to the people who keep asking you for part 3...your doing great!!! Thanks:)

[@Pablonium65]

Excellent review. I wish you did a review on the Blackberry Passport, especially now you can install android apps as well as the blackberry app. Well done review.

[@Kreistina26]

Such a great review! Am getting one in a couple of days! So pumped!

[@BAP3221]

Im getting a blackberry for productivity. For grown adults, a blackberry is supposed to get work done not for games!

[@Kenneth45]

Roman Ash I have a Q10, the battery life is awesome. I chuckle every time someone asks for a charger, my phone always lasts the entire day on one charge with plenty of life to spare.

[@alistairpage-mcgill2723]

+Ken45 I went from an Android phone that comfortably lasted 3-4 days between charges, so going to a Q10 that I have to charge every 1-2 days actually felt like a bit of a step back, even though I like the phone

[@timsliu5017]

love your revies erica! always so detailed and everything we need to know! Thanks alot!

[@mikeoporto6365]

well i guess im getting this than the iphone 5s. messaging is essential for me and blackberry and its amazing keyboard is perfect. really.

[@parabola6523]

you have a very nice speaking voice, its a nice change from all the dudes out there making reviews. i just bought my blackberry yesterday :)

[@susanpjohnson2313]

The Blackberry is not competing with any other company. They are merging their extended years of competent technology with all the others. Why would Blackberry want to compete when they are the creators for the level of business world managers. My experience as a business woman is the flow and functionality, privacy and security operating all of my business entities with each compartmentalized or accessible, (which I love) through their HUB.

[@ЕвгенийДудка-у9ю]

You're marvelous, because your review was actually the only one, which can be considered helpful in choosing. Thanks, you're awesome!

[@citypc3663]

gave up iphone 5S for this baby.i got an ipad for Apps, this is a real communication device.

[@seangartland6783]

Great review. I like how your 'small' review is far more in depth than everyone else's 'complete, mega, full, include all the buzzwords' review.

[@creepet6094]

The back is carbon fibre! The strongest lightest material. Its on sport/luxury cars to make it lighter, and its nicer looking. This is the best phone Ive owned. My dad bought the Z30 but honestly I prefer the q10 for its keyboard

[@eddtru]

***** yeah they should've used "carbon fiber" instead XD

[@creepet6094]

Eduardo Trujillo LOL stfu! :(

[@tunahankaraer233]

***** Hes mad ....

[@creepet6094]

Got pretty mad alright, I found out I was wrong. All I can say is good thing I have the money to buy a new mac because I beat the shit outa the old one over a fact that wasnt even prooven right(Carbon fibre not being strong).

[@eddtru]

this time buy a mac with *carbon fiber* XD

[@roxy2812]

great review, thanks. love blackberry! just got Q10 and i am really impressed by what they did. i don't understand all the talks about "they just don't compete anymore" cause the new 10s are just amazing.

[@daifuco]

This is going to be my first not budget phone ever. Yeah sure it is a bit old and cheaper but it is also my way to give thanks to blackberry for their 9320. A budget phone that feature holics think it was average but that it had excellent quality. Audio quality,tough design, speaker, very useful browser. I don't dislike android I love my nexus 7 but I really like phones that are good phones first.

[@aaryjan]

Your really nice review (speedy and in-depth at the same time) in this case will make quite a difference to any potential I imagine! Finally, a nice Bberry with all fns one might want integrated!

[@MrGetarealgun]

I love my Q10. Upgraded from iPhone 5.

[@KingPhil25]

Best q10 review I've seen. You actually showed all the features about the phone. Great job!

[@rogersurez9120]

Have it for 2 years, i like it more than my iphone....I dont have any problem so far, and the keyboard is fantastic....I hate virtual keyboard :)

[@zamilianhna9984]

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[@sahil47]

roger surez how's the battery backup?

[@sahil47]

Yes, are you able to go through a full day with single charge?

[@rogersurez9120]

No with it wont last a day with a single charge with normal mode. But me personally constantly activate the airplane mode while inside my pocket or in the bag, to me no point letting radio signal on while you dont access ur phone....when I want to check messages I just turn off the airplane mode after that I activate again and so on.....with that strategy battery will last for 12 hours or more.....its not work for people who constantly looking their phone and checking social media etc....but for me its work well and im comfortable with it :)

[@jrancans]

Actually really liked this review. Short and very to a point. In your long reviews, while you cover a lot of details, it does sometime sound like rambling)) Here, I just got a full review of phone, platform, camera, screen in 20 min. Loved the review.

[@JoHDify]

if developers start caring about blackberry, it would be much much bigger than apple right now. I love the interface of blackberry, just lacks of entertainment applications.

[@jabarikidd801]

Same with windows phones just dont get how they are so limited on the apps and games side

[@charlieoverseaz]

Your review was the best review of any phone I have ever watched on you tube. You used the phone constantly and that is what I look for in these videos. Dont care about stats, I just want to see how it works. Im getting the phone now!! Thanks!!

[@nichole7302]

" small review " " did a 22 minutes video "

[@alfredmacchione]

Best Q10 review on You Tube with great insights into so many features and functions for power users.

[@withculture]

BlackBerry Q10 just rocks...

[@EricaGriffin]

Yes, and it's coming. Be patient. I'm working on it now.

[@mattxdillon]

LOL I'm a nerd. Just won an EBAY auction for a new one. Want to use it over my Note 4 for a while. I don't know why.

[@StrickenWithFear]

Keep both.

[@kaihtheloner]

Haha, Same here. I guess it would make a good secondary phone. I was planning of buying an iPhone 5s but after I spent 60K (Yes, 60,000 rupees in India) on the Note 4, I'm thinking maybe the BB Q10 might be a good alternative. I mean I just need it to text anyway :P

[@maahenmelvin3913]

kaihtheloner Damn, 60K for a Note 4. It's retailing brand new with int'l warranty at abt 700SGD which is about 35K rupees.

[@kaihtheloner]

Maahen Melvin I wish I could get it for that cheap :-/ If I import a phone, I'd have to pay the import duties, transport cost, state VAT, etc etc. which would significantly increase costs. If only I could get it for 35,000 rupees I'd gladly buy two more :(

[@diamonddust22]

Finally a person who does the best reviews I have ever seen on KZbin. Thank you

[@ivanguenno581]

Just ordered one !

[@ivanguenno581]

+Abdul Haseeb I've never had that type of issue with the Q10. Never had any issue at all for that matter.

[@srchanglitas]

Great Review. I just bought this phone a month ago and it's great. I can squeeze almost 2 days out of the battery, but I'm a light user during the day at work. Thanks for the keyboard shortcut tips.

[@capturesolutions3346]

Oh and the battery life is awesome...

[@thomasgurchiek3301]

As far as the lack of applications on the Blackberry the phone is marketed as a business phone not to watch netflix and play games. Its just a matter of preference. If you want to play angry birds get an iphone want the most reliable business phone on the market get a Blackberry. Best review of the phone Ive seen yet.

[@21minute]

Is this phone still worth buying? I'm currently planning to buy Blackberry Z3 but I'm still interested with Q10. My only concern is if Q10 is already considered a bit outdated given that it's already two years old.

[@edwardmusa2201]

It's a worthy phone.. I am using it and as long as you update to os 10.3 you are good. Classic is just a q10 with a keyboard

[@shaqirib]

+21minute This phone sucks ass! Don't buy!

[@alistairpage-mcgill2723]

"Classic is just a q10 with a keyboard"... but the Q10 has a keyboard, no?

[@itsravi87]

Honestly, this is the best review BB can ever get. Great job \m/

[@TheCautiousShopper]

I'm thinking of going to BB I'm a Samsung note2 user now. Is it hard to use a BB? I love the BB but it looks complicated. I miss the physical keyboard

[@atomicorang]

Yours is one of the last reviews I have gotten to watch. You really did an outstanding job! You were more indepth with things like shortcuts. I had owned a BB Tour and the BB Style. Wife still has the Style. Ive had an iphone 4 for 2 years and I am so very ready to get the Q10. I am 100% committed. This is a phone for grown up adults who could care less of having 300 million apps..I do not care. Great job you just sealed the deal for me. Oh by the way my wife is elegible for an upgrade too. Thx

[@ZR1Terror]

I wonder how it is to use this phone in 2014... I kind of want this phone.

[@halcyonQ]

Dude. Get it! I was using iPhone previously this year April and then i got Q10 afterwards. It's really good and unlike what she said, it's not hot all the time compared to android or iphone. And the battery life last for 1 and half day which is frustrating sometimes since i would prefer it to be just one day. The OS is by far the best OS in my opinion. You never need to open any apps to access to whatsapp, twitter notifications, facebook, email, etc. It's all in the BBHub. BBOS 10.3.1 is coming out end of November which packs tons of good stuffs and UI is good too! Just ask me if you need to find out anything. I would love to tell you how good it is. BUT if you love camera and tons and tons of apps, get iPhone or Android. Iphone is still very good with the camera.

[@seankennelly69]

Same! I have the HTCDesire 310 and want this!

[@Yash6100]

Haha I have a m8 and am crazy for this.

[@momcilo82]

Yash6100 I'm thinking of buying one as well, but I'm a bit worried by the reviews on BB World. I really don't care much for apps except fb, whatsapp and viber, and I've seen many complaints about them on BB 10 OS. Does anyone have some experience?

[@Yash6100]

momcilo82 in my experience, the android /ios counterparts of the apps you mentioned are better and have more features. There are tons of android devices out there that give you much better value for money. that being said, this thing is gorgeous, feel in hand is great and is really cheap on the second hand market

[@giovannaplowman696]

i thought this was blackberry z10, you are the only reviewer i can trust and i wanted to see how good that phone is, may i state you are a FANTASTIC reviewer!!!

[@jeremiahthomas4998]

I love this phone I might get it actually

[@focusplayer]

Thank you for making me doubt about the purchese of the phone.. Some say the battery life ain't no good and others love it. The heating off the phone may come in handy during winter. Thnx for the review! You got yourself a fan!

[@capturesolutions3346]

i love blackberry Phones...

[@doasindefinitely]

HA! thats ok i still enjoy watching your reviews. Your 1 hour long and very in dept video comparison of the S4 vs HTC One help me decide between the two phones. I couldnt be happier with my HTC One, so thank you very much :)

[@tejas2620]

My dream is to get this phone

[@halcyonQ]

Dude. Get it! I was using iPhone previously this year April and then i got Q10 afterwards. It's really good and unlike what she said, it's not hot all the time compared to android or iphone. And the battery life last for 1 and half day which is frustrating sometimes since i would prefer it to be just one day. The OS is by far the best OS in my opinion. You never need to open any apps to access to whatsapp, twitter notifications, facebook, email, etc. It's all in the BBHub. BBOS 10.3.1 is coming out end of November which packs tons of good stuffs and UI is good too! Just ask me if you need to find out anything. I would love to tell you how good it is. BUT if you love camera and tons and tons of apps, get iPhone or Android. Iphone is still very good with the camera.

[@staschel7681]

Superbot

[@nayanasyifa5963]

Superbot

[@EricaGriffin]

Of course the audio recording capabilities are good! It was able to pick up bass and frequencies that I did not think it could!

[@alinawaz1730]

apk can be installed directly now

[@aurelian1]

Having used the Q10, I'd say this review is largely spot on! I can see it being perfect for some people, but it definitely has its limits. The battery life is the dealbreaker for me -- I managed to kill the battery in about 4 hours of moderate to heavy use! Even the Xperia ZL on normal mode lasts for longer.

[@ThisIsMyChannelOnYT]

I want this SOOOO bad

[@juanm8673]

its pretty cheap now on amazon

[@lora9879]

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[@juanm8673]

Lora its like $240 now on amazon really great price

[@cnkilts]

Cool to see you review other phones besides the high end android. You continue to grow as a reviewer. I wonder if Blackberry still makes that awesome leather pocket pouch.

[@sharmainegutierrez9445]

Does it have a WiFi?

[@uonadtehrrocks]

yeah

[@NabilMiller88]

I still love my Q10! I have it for almost 8 months now and really I wouldn't change it for any other phone. Anxiously waiting for some new devices

[@SteelerFan716]

That is the perfect explanation for Blackberry. I agree with you about the time-wasting opportunities that other platforms present. I, however, cannot stand a physical keyboard on a phone. My fingers are too large to type well. I love touch screen keyboards. They feel so much better TO ME to use.

[@jjs777fzr]

My company gave us choices when it was time to upgrade phones - bb q10, z10, iphone and bring your own. I chose the Q10 because I can work faster with the physical keyboard. I've been using BB since the old 'blueberry' days. I'm very happy to see this is about 1 key width wider than the BB Bold that I am still using until I port over to the new phone. Scratch that. I'm not happy I'm ecstatic as I have man sized hands and the larger keyboard is awesome. To me BB is the foundation of all smart phones out there. And as others have said - I don't use my phone for games - so from a productivity standpoint - I'll do just fine. Just one thought...I do love Apple and would have loved to get my hands on a iphone....but BB for me!

[@AzAcer1]

Wow, this is one of the best reviews of the device I have found. Thank you!

[@21minute]

This definitely makes me want to buy a Blackberry Q10! I don't mind having limited apps, I could just rely on that on my HTC phone. What I like about this phone is that it seems so simplistic without loosing productivity. And the physical keyboard really makes it such a standout. ^_^

[@tommyciputra4779]

I have blackberry bold and have been using it for 3 years now. Really good battery life, comfy and accurate qwerty keyboard, and durable (mine fell 10 times and still working great with no broken screen, scratches whatsoever).

[@nitinrao79]

Coming from android the quality of this phone is Superb ,it looks and feels so nice in ur hands. Also I have been using it for almost 15 days and this phone has not even once shown anything negative or not upto the mark.OS is simple and very smooth and u can multitask so many things on this platform.

[@roasthunter]

I've been thinking about a new phone, your review has just convinced me to upgrade my 9360 to a Q10, thanks for your review.

[@Ellipsis1771]

My favorite Q10 review. Good job, Erica!

[@MrDev7889]

I just bought a Q10 after watching this review..........thanks erica

[@ZR1Terror]

How do you like it?

[@MrDev7889]

@abdul haseeb no man it does not. i have been using it for about 10months now............no complaints what so ever Abdul Haseeb

[@martineri2000]

Erika I totally love your reviews, they are true in-depth reviews, its a shame you dont have more of them... But i guess quality is conflicted with quatity

[@jaybl00d71]

Such a great review. Best review I ever seen from anybody on anything. Very well explained. This makes me actually considering getting the blackberry q10 no longer than this week. & You look beautiful ..

[@Dboxeic]

I recently had a blackberry and I could say, coming from a high school student that the blackberry is very useful especially if your a very unorganized and fast paced person. I mainly used my blackberry to email my teachers assignments I saved on my phone the night before. One word that best describes the blackberry is "productive" I really love the keyboard.

[@artbyshan]

Thanks for the review. I have had this phone for about two weeks, and learned more here by watching the review that anywhere. While I like the phone, I wish they would make a slider version so that the screen could be larger.

[@chamath1985]

I just bought a refurbished one as a backup phone to my Note 3 and I'm shocked to have the first time experience to Blackberry OS is shockingly amazing, It's got no fancy crap but everything I need. It's a shame that Facebook and Whatsapp is going to stop supporting after December 2016.

[@MichaelBernardo]

You mean only 2 out of 100 people use BlackBerry's? Sign me up! Great review, Erica. I'm picking up a Q10 tomorrow. I love how you went over the keyboard shortcuts. Liked!

[@gustavoavila1982]

Great review. I love BB. Used to have a Torch and it was great campared to my Xperia Ion with Android 4.0 now. Thinking about getting this new Q10. Thank you for this video Angelofmusic as always is very helpful and fun to watch.

[@johnpaulcabangis2379]

This phone looks like it's for professional use only. You know, its like a phone for businessmen. It provides you the things you really need for everyday like browsing, emails, sms, and music. I really like this phone, it's worth the price. Planning of buying this one.

[@oreo7007]

Great review! Thorough and informative. Your battery/heat issue may be caused by live bad apps. My Q10 battery usually gets me to the next day with 30% left (check out the BB charger bundle as well). The feel and features of the keyboard that convinced you are proprietary to BB10. Hope to see more of your reviews as the updates come up.

[@ziadelwan2724]

you really have a unique special way in reviewing knowing that I don't like BlackBerry you made it look interesting

[@breaunablack3612]

thank you soooo much..i have been wanting this phone for a year +…and i just ordered it!!! this video is very informative and I'm going to subscribe to your page!!!!!!

[@EduardoVallejo]

This girl speaks at the speed of light! 0_0 But it is the most complete revición I have ever seen ... Thumbs up! ;-)

[@T.R.A.N.C.E]

This phone was way ahead of it's time, BBOS10 is amazing. Such a shame the sheeple just wanted fapple and shamsung.

[@domhunt]

Just ordered a Q20, had enough of phone addiction and getting way too many notifications from too many bullshit social media apps.

[@domhunt]

Had a Motorola moto g7 for eight months and the bloody thing has already smashed, they're designed to break, blackberries weren't.

[@domhunt]

And before that I had an iPhone 5, but the battery was piss poor after a while, I just don't care for smartphones anymore, they're made to break and slow down. Plus the keyboard on the q20 is ace, really wish blackberry didn't go so quiet a few years back, is a shame.

[@AndrewTGreen]

Good show Lady. Always a treat due to your technical, and very thorough, analysis.

[@iblamesummers]

can't wait for your in depth review of the Blackberry Passport--

[@atomicorang]

I will miss my iphone4 its been a great ride. If BB had this BB10 2 years ago I would still have a Blackberry. My wife loves her BB9630. She doesnt know it yet but when Sprint releases it this will be our early Christmas presents! We both will have an awesome Blackberry. Very professional like phone.

[@krazygyal]

My first smartphone was a blackberry, I moved to android but the touch screen is awful for me and I'm considering going back to blackberry… I do not know. Someone told me to get a 5.2" Sony Xperia Z2 but I think it is too huge and I am not sure having a larger screen is more accurate than a physical keyboard.

[@jacquelinebattle7876]

Using it in 2018 I am senior and it works fine for me some things I still am learning.

[@pauldeschamps1224]

The "glassweave" material is fiberglass weave coated in a resin I believe. I am a huge Android junky and also have a website about it, but I absolutely love Blackberry 10 and flow it's very quick getting things done. I had the Z10 & I kind of regret getting rid of it to my buddy, but he loves it & I have a bunch of other devices from every other OS so I'll be fine I guess lol. Anyways Great job as always girl, I'm a big fan:-)

[@LarryRickenbacker]

So far I'm satisfied with mine. BB's reputation for security also provides peace of mind.

[@jdadmays]

I have the Q10 and my battery last for two days and never gets hot love this phone and have to say that this is a great review