BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs Huawei Ascend D1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2014 4:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:35 PM

Compare Huawei Ascend D1 X BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500) Compare BlackBerry Q5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS+

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1670
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!

9 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	vs	8 Advantages Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+328 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2180 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1670 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)21% Thinner
720x720 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
3.1"	vs	+4.5"45% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core

8GB (6GB available) / 8GB (5.78GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
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Model	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Ascend D1 (U9500)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-1, BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-2	Huawei Ascend D1 U9500-1, Huawei U9500
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2013	7/1/2012
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)	64 x 129 millimeters (2.52 x 5.08 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	3.1" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x720 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	328 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10.2	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	LTE SQR100-1: 700/850/1700/1900/2100 - SQR100-2: 800/900/1800/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2180 mAh	1670 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12.5 hours	10.5 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
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, Flash player
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 • USB On-the-go support • Dolby Mobile 3.0 Plus sound • DLNA • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs Huawei Ascend D1 (U9500)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs Huawei Ascend D1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate