BlackBerry Q5 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3.1", 720 x 720
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
BlackBerry 10.1 OS
Storage
8 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Battery
2180 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS BlackBerry Q5
Product Type BlackBerry smartphone
Form Factor Full keyboard - touch screen
Height 120 mm Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Width 66 mm Worse than 54 % of phones rated.
Depth 10.8 mm Worse than 54 % of phones rated.
Weight 120 g Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Red | Black | White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.86 W/kg (body), 1.28 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

The BlackBerry Q5 has dimensions 120 mm × 66 mm × 10.8 mm. Its weight is 120 g.

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DISPLAY BlackBerry Q5
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.1" Worse than 77 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 720 x 720 pixels Worse than 51 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 329 ppi Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 3.1" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of BlackBerry Q5 is 720 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Another important factor having impact on the final image is display´s pixel density. In case of this model, the value reaches 329 ppi. With pixel density, the higher the value, the sharper the image will be. On average today, the image fineness value is around 350-400 ppi. This will guarantee a sufficiently fine and sharp image for normal use. However, the best phones on the market today are equipped with pixel density of 450 ppi or higher.

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PROCESSOR BlackBerry Q5
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Clock Speed 1.5 GHz Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.

BlackBerry Q5 is supplied with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone BlackBerry Q5 is 1.5 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY BlackBerry Q5
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 8 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. BlackBerry Q5 is equipped with 2 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA BlackBerry Q5
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.4 Worse than 89 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 5x Better than 64 % of phones rated.
Camera Modes Time Shift mode
Light Source Flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the BlackBerry Q5 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 5 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.4 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 5x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING BlackBerry Q5
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2180 mAh Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 336 hours Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 750 minutes Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 750 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 336 hrs

The battery size of BlackBerry Q5 is 2180 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 336 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone BlackBerry Q5 will last one charge with constant phone calls 750 minutes.

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CELLULAR BlackBerry Q5
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System BlackBerry 10.1 OS
Navigation A-GPS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. BlackBerry Q5 supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is BlackBerry 10.1 OS.

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COMMUNICATIONS BlackBerry Q5
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20
4G LTE Frequency FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services BlackBerry Messenger, SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA BlackBerry Q5
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, AAC +, MKA, M4A, WMA v10, eAAC, WMA 9
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, AVI, MOV, XviD, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V
FEATURES BlackBerry Q5
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, BlackBerry Balance, BlackBerry Magnify
OTHERS BlackBerry Q5
Included Accessories Power adapter
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C

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