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BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) 20Points
BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare BlackBerry Q5 X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)

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)} 20 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs Windows Phone 8S} 5 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (6GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT Super LCD
+720x720 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+328 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2180 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1700 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
120 grams (4.2 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)6%
Lighter
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)5%
Thinner
3.1"vs+4"29%
Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelBlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-1, BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-2HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date6/1/201311/1/2012
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)328 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 900/2100
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
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + 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 registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2180 mAh1700 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

βž• Other features

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
β€’ BlackBerry maps
β€’ BBM 6
β€’ WiFi hotspot
Java framework		β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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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