BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) vs Apple iPhone 5 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Apple iPhone 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2016 5:51 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:51 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 5 X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPhone 5 (64GB) Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)

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18 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (64GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core125% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1440x2560 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+544 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.4"35% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 18MP125% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.4" inches33% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3410 mAh137% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1440 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)173% More internal storage for applications and files
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)71% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)24% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Other model names	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-3, RIM Venice	iPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Apple
Release date	11/6/2015	9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2229
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	64GB (60GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1428 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1429 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,28,29,30), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat3 A1428 model: LTE (4, 17) A1429 CDMA model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17) A1429 GSM model: LTE (1, 3, 5)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	33mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	35mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	1440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	8 hours
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	225 hours (9.4 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)	• Colors: White, Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HD voice • Video stabilization • Dock connector port • Panorama photo • Siri Voice Control • FaceTime • HAC (M3/T4) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)