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BlackBerry Leap

BlackBerry Leap

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LG AKA

LG AKA

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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