HTC Amaze 4G vs BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Amaze 4G vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2014 4:08 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:56 PM

Compare BlackBerry Q5 X HTC Amaze 4G 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

12Points BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) Compare HTC Amaze 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
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!

8 Advantages HTC Amaze 4G	vs	12 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (13GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+4.3"39% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)44% Lighter
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)9% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
256 PPI	vs	+328 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1730 mAh	vs	+2180 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

540x960 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 2MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC Amaze 4G, HTC Ruby	RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-1, BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-2
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	BlackBerry
Release date	10/10/2011	6/1/2013
Depth	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x720 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	328 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE SQR100-1: 700/850/1700/1900/2100 - SQR100-2: 800/900/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported SRS Surround Sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1730 mAh	2180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	12.5 hours
Standby	264 hours (11 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White HAC (M3/T3) Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink • BlackBerry maps • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Amaze 4G	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
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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HTC Amaze 4G vs BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between HTC Amaze 4G vs BlackBerry Q5 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