Acer Iconia One 7 B1
#7360
BlackBerry Q5
#7361Category Breakdown
Acer Iconia One 7 B1
BlackBerry Q5
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.653.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
Yes
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, white, black, blue, pink
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes