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HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs BlackBerry Q5 (3G)

Side by side comparison between HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Q5 X HTC EVO 4G (A9292) 09Points
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Q5 (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!

EVO 4G (A9292)} 9 Advantages HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs Q5 (3G)} 20 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
+4.3"39%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps79%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+8GB (6GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)42%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+720x720 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+328 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2180 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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ModelEVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Other model namesSprint HTC EVO 4G A9292, HTC EVO 4G Sprint, HTC SupersonicRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCBlackBerry
Release date6/4/20106/1/2013
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 122 millimeters (2.6 x 4.8 in)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI328 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD865032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours12.5 hours
Standby146 hours (6.1 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• WiFi router
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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