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BlackBerry Classic vs Lenovo A5 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Classic vs Lenovo A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo A5 X BlackBerry Classic 06Points
BlackBerry Classic
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Lenovo A5 (16GB) Compare BlackBerry Classic X
Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo A5 (16GB)

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Classic} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Classic vs A5 (16GB)} 18 Advantages Lenovo A5 (16GB)
+16GB78%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (9GB available)
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)11%
Lighter
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x720 pixelsvs+720x1440 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
291 PPIvs+295 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.45"56%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2515 mAhvs+4000 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
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ModelBlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
Other model namesBlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM Kopi联想A5 3GB RAM, Lenovo A5 Dual-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandBlackBerryLenovo
Release date12/17/20146/1/2018
Depth10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)70.86 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~74% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)291 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896064bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
RAM memory2GB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2515 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hoursfeature not registered
Standby365 hours (15.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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 keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold
• Plastic body
• ZUI 3.9

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry ClassicLenovo A5 (16GB)
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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