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BlackBerry Q5 (3G) vs Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs Samsung Wave Y phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave Y X BlackBerry Q5 (3G) 21Points
3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) Compare BlackBerry Q5 X
3.2"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Q5 (3G)

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Q5 (3G)} 21 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G) vs Wave Y (GT-S5380)} 3 Advantages Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core82%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs832MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (6GB available)40 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs150MB
+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)14%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x720 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+328 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)22 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2180 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
120 grams (4.2 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)18%
Lighter
3.1"vs+3.2"3%
Larger screen
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
 
ModelBlackBerry Q5 (3G)Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+Samsung Wave Young S5380, Samsung Wave538, Wave Y LaFleur
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date6/1/201311/1/2011
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)58.2 x 110 millimeters (2.29 x 4.33 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)328 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Bada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893032bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)150MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB454357VU
Battery capacity2180 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours6.7 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedfeature not registered
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, LaFleur edition
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung ChatON
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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