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Nokia Lumia 505 vs BlackBerry Q5 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 505 vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Q5 X Nokia Lumia 505 06Points
Nokia Lumia 505
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points BlackBerry Q5 (3G) Compare Nokia Lumia 505 X
BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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 (3G)

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Lumia 505} 6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505 vs Q5 (3G)} 21 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+3.7"19%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+8GB (6GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)9%
Lighter
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)5%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+720x720 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+328 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+2180 mAh68%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
14 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+7 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

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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ModelLumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 505 RM-923RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaBlackBerry
Release date1/1/20136/1/2013
Depth11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI328 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
System versionWindows Phone 7.8BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (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

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/1900UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 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

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh2180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.1 hours12.5 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Pink
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Curved glass screen 2.5D
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Touch Focus		• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 505BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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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