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Xiaomi Hongmi 1S vs BlackBerry Q5 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Hongmi 1S vs BlackBerry Q5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Hongmi 1S

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!

Hongmi 1S} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Hongmi 1S vs Q5 (3G)} 8 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (3G)
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9%
Thinner
vs10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x720 pixels
+4.7"52%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)32%
Lighter
312 PPIvs+328 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 1.6MPvs+(front) 2MP22%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAhvs+2180 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices
8GB (6GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
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ModelHongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 1s Dual-simRIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-3, BlackBerry Q5 3G HSPA+
Country or region availableChina
China
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiBlackBerry
Release date5/1/20146/1/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)69 x 137 millimeters (2.72 x 5.39 in)66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI328 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM822832bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.6 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1536x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 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+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry Q5 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Red, Metallic Gray, Green, Yellow
โ€ข MIUI 5.0
Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข BBM 6
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Hongmi 1SBlackBerry 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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