Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) vs BlackBerry Q5 (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 900 vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2014 3:40 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:35 PM

Compare BlackBerry Q5 X Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1830
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points BlackBerry Q5 (3G) Compare Nokia Lumia 900 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 (3G)

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10 Advantages Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	vs	17 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
+16GB (14.78GB available)146% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+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
+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)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core3% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)33% Lighter
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)6% Thinner
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) 1MP	vs	+(front) 2MP108% 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
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1830 mAh	vs	+2180 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+12 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
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 LTE (RM-808), Nokia Eloko	RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	BlackBerry
Release date	4/8/2012	6/1/2013
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.5 x 127.8 millimeters (2.7 x 5.03 in)	66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.1% (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	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8055	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (14.78GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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	100/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-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
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-6EW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1830 mAh	2180 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	12.5 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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: Matte Black, Cyan, Pink • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Corning Gorilla Curved Glass Screen • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Anti-glare polariser	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink • BlackBerry maps • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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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Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) vs BlackBerry Q5 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 900 vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Q5 (3G)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate