Acer Iconia One 7 B1
#4790
BlackBerry Q5
#5989Category Breakdown
Acer Iconia One 7 B1
BlackBerry Q5
Performance
43.744.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
57.756.5
Battery
27.020.3
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
13.448.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
31.125.6
Summary
- The Acer Iconia One 7 B1 features a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the BlackBerry Q5 has a smaller 3.1-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 8GB of storage, but the Q5 has 2GB of RAM compared to the Iconia's 1GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Q5 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Iconia does not specify video capabilities.
- The Iconia has a larger 3700 mAh battery compared to the Q5's 2180 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The software experience differs as the Iconia runs Android 4.2.2, while the Q5 operates on BlackBerry OS 10.2, which is tailored for productivity.
- Build quality varies with the Iconia being thicker at 8.9 mm and lighter, while the Q5 is more compact and heavier at 10.8 mm and 120 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Iconia One 7 B1
BlackBerry Q5
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
7"
3.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 225
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Yes
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
2180 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
8.9 mm thickness
120 x 66 x 10.8 mm (4.72 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, white, black, blue, pink
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.33 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass