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Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB) vs BlackBerry Q5 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Q5 X Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB) 27Points
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)} 27 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB) vs Q5 (3G)} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (225GB available)37 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)10%
Thinner
vs10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2340 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x720 pixels
+391 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs328 PPI
+6.59"113%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP11 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps118 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh175%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2180 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
240 grams (8.4 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)100%
Lighter
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

14 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 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

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
ModelROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Other model namesAsus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS, ZS661KSF (12GB RAM)RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAsusBlackBerry
Release date7/22/20206/1/2013
Depth9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)
Weight240 grams (8.4 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.59" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)391 PPI328 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate144Hzfeature not registered
Display features650nits[typ]
HDR10+
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
System versionAndroid 10BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (225GB available)
UFS 3.1
8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/150 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
B version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkA version:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
B version:
SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm
5MP macro f/2.0
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh2180 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3/4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black glare
• ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers)
• Always-On display
• DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• AeroActive Cooler 3
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.74W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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