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BlackBerry Q5 (3G) vs Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs Sony Xperia R1 Plus 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
16Points Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299) Compare BlackBerry Q5 X
5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)

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)} 7 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G) vs Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+328 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core82%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)vs+32GB (24GB 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+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)21%
Thinner
720x720 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
3.1"vs+5.2"68%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2180 mAhvs+2620 mAh20%
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.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
 
ModelBlackBerry Q5 (3G)Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+Sony Xperia R1 32GB + 3GB RAM, Sony G2299
Country or region availablefeature not registeredIndia
India
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date6/1/201311/1/2017
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)328 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2180 mAh2620 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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 keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• Exmor Sony sensor
• 4G VoLTE
• WiFi Miracast
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q5 (3G)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
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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