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BlackBerry Q5 (3G) vs BlackBerry Classic

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

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3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points BlackBerry Classic Compare BlackBerry Q5 X
3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Classic

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!

Q5 (3G)} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G) vs Classic} 13 Advantages BlackBerry Classic
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)48%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+328 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs291 PPI
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+BlackBerry OS 10.2Advantage
BlackBerry OS 10.2 is newer and safer
vsBlackBerry OS 10
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (6GB available)vs+16GB167%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)6%
Thinner
3.1"vs+3.5"13%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2180 mAhvs+2515 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2 / 2GB
16 million
720x720 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+22 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)BlackBerry Classic
 
ModelBlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+BlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM Kopi
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryBlackBerry
Release date6/1/201312/17/2014
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels720x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)328 PPI291 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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)BlackBerry Classic
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2180 mAh2515 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours17 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)365 hours (15.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, 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 keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)BlackBerry Classic
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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