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T-Mobile Prism vs BlackBerry Q5 (3G)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Prism vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Q5 X T-Mobile Prism 03Points
T-Mobile Prism
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points BlackBerry Q5 (3G) Compare T-Mobile Prism 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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Prism} 3 Advantages T-Mobile Prism vs Q5 (3G)} 28 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
+3.5"13%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 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)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core140%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)40 times
More internal storage for applications and files
125 grams (4.38 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)4%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x720 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+328 PPI99%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2180 mAh56%
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
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, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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ModelT-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Other model namesT-Mobile Prism U8651, Huawei AstroRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandT-MobileBlackBerry
Release date5/6/20126/1/2013
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)60.2 x 116.3 millimeters (2.37 x 4.58 in)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI328 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM722732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (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

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 15 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry 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

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry 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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours12.5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile PrismBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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