Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC) vs BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 610 vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

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

Compare BlackBerry Q5 XNokia Lumia 610 (NFC)04Points

Specifications Compare Models

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

256MB
RAM

32bit Single

1300
mAh

(Non removable)

20PointsBlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)Compare Nokia Lumia 610 X

Specifications Compare Models

3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

32bit Dual

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	vs	20 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
+3.7"19% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
800Mhz 32bit Single-Core	vs	+1.2Ghz 32bit Dual-Core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR27 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
132 grams (4.62 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)10% Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)11% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x720 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+328 PPI30% 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
Not supported	vs	+(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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+2180 mAh68% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

8GB (6GB available)

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Model	Lumia 610 (NFC)	Q5 (4G LTE)
Other model names	Orange Nokia Lumia 610 NFC	RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-1, BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-2
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	BlackBerry
Release date	May, 2012	June, 2013
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)	66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Operating system	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	feature not registered
Hardware	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Chipset	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPU processor	800Mhz Single-Core ARM Cortex-A5	1.2Ghz Dual-Core Krait 200
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 305
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Display	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x720 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	328 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum download/upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1900/2100
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
Calling	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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
Multimedia	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
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, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
Connectivity	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
Other functions	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope
Other features	- Colors: Black, White	- Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink - BlackBerry maps - BBM 6 - WiFi hotspot - Java framework
Power supply	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) BP-3L	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	2180 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	570 minutes \| 9.5 hours \| 0.4 day	750 minutes \| 12.5 hours \| 0.5 day
Standby	43200 minutes \| 720 hours \| 30 days	20160 minutes \| 336 hours \| 14 days
Radiation rate	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	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