BlackBerry Q5 (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2024 5:00 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:52 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 5G X BlackBerry Q5 (3G) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB) Compare BlackBerry Q5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)

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4 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)67% Lighter	vs	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)188% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)19% Thinner
720x720 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
328 PPI	vs	+400 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+6.6"113% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps70 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2180 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh129% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+	Galaxy A14 5G (Exynos) SM-A146M Single-SIM
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Argentina, Peru
Brand	BlackBerry	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2013	1/12/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.1" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x720 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	328 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10.2	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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 Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2180 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12.5 hours	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink • BlackBerry maps • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered