BlackBerry Q5
#7361
Blackview A7
#6224Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q5
Blackview A7
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.654.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Q5 features a compact build with a 3.1-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 720 pixels, while the Blackview A7 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q5 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, offering a slightly more efficient experience compared to the quad-core Mediatek MT6580A in the A7.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Q5 offers a more stable software experience with BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1, compared to the A7's Android 7.0.
- The A7 has a larger 2800 mAh battery versus the Q5's 2180 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Q5 is lighter at 120g compared to the A7's 176g, enhancing portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q5
Blackview A7
General
Release Date
2013
2017
Announced
2013
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.1"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 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
Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
5 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2180 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
120 x 66 x 10.8 mm (4.72 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
143 x 71 x 9.5 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
Weight
120 g
176 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Champagne Gold, Chocolate Black, Cream White, Jelly Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, 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 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes