Nokia Lumia 720 vs BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 720 vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

Compare BlackBerry Q5 X Nokia Lumia 720 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) Compare Nokia Lumia 720 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 Nokia Lumia 720	vs	12 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)20% Thinner	vs	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+4.3"39% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(back) 6.1MP21% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)26% 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 Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128 grams (4.48 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)7% Lighter
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x720 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+328 PPI51% 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
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 2MP56% 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
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+2180 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices

8GB (5.59GB available) / 8GB (6GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) HD (1280x720)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885	RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-1, BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-2
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	BlackBerry
Release date	3/1/2013	6/1/2013
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)	66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61% (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)	217 PPI	328 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 720	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	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	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	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
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	6.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2848x2144 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 720	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
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-4GW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13.4 hours	12.5 hours
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 720	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Wireless charging • Carl Zeiss optics • 7GB free SkyDrive storage	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink • BlackBerry maps • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 720	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.24W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head)	feature not registered

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Nokia Lumia 720 vs BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 720 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