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BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs Blu R2 (3G)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs Blu R2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu R2 X BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) 10Points
3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R2 (3G)

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 (4G LTE)} 10 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs R2 (3G)} 13 Advantages Blu R2 (3G)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+8GB (6GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+328 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)13%
Thinner
720x720 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
3.1"vs+5.2"68%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(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
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
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
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.

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
ModelBlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-1, BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-2Blu R2 1GB/8GB, Blu R2 R010P, Blu R010P
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandBlackBerryBlu
Release date6/1/20137/1/2017
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.1" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.8% (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 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893032bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE SQR100-1: 700/850/1700/1900/2100 - SQR100-2: 800/900/1800/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
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 flashDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (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 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 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2180 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours16 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
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 keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose gold, Gold
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Blu R2 (3G)
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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