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BlackBerry Q5 (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 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
29Points Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P) Compare BlackBerry Q5 X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)

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)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G) vs Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)121%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)37%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x720 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
328 PPIvs+576 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+5.1"65%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12.2MP142%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 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
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps10 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2180 mAhvs+3000 mAh38%
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 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+15 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)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
ModelBlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+Sprint Galaxy S7 G930P (Boost/Virgin Mobile), Samsung Hero
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date6/1/20133/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.1" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)328 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 128363 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps450/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2180 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby336 hours (14 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver
• Corning Gorilla Glass back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• OneDrive 115GB
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.24W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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