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BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

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27Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) Compare BlackBerry Q5 X
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

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)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs Lumia 950 (RM-1105)} 27 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)25%
Lighter		vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core111%
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 (27GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)32%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x720 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
328 PPIvs+565 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+5.2"68%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
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) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)13 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
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
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
ModelBlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-1, BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-2AT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 RM-1105, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryMicrosoft
Release date6/1/201311/20/2015
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.1" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)328 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE SQR100-1: 700/850/1700/1900/2100 - SQR100-2: 800/900/1800/2600EMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
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, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2180 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours18 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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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