Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Leap
LG AKA
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.654.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Leap and LG AKA both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Leap is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus at 1.5 GHz, while the AKA uses a quad-core Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz, giving the Leap an edge in processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the AKA has a slightly better selfie camera at 2.1 MP compared to the Leap's 2.0 MP.
- The Leap has a larger battery capacity at 2800 mAh compared to the AKA's 2610 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Leap runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, while the AKA operates on Android 4.4.2, which may provide a more versatile software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Leap is heavier at 170g, while the lighter AKA weighs 135g, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Leap
LG AKA
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
For Europe
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2610 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144 x 72.8 x 9.5 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight
170 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

