BlackBerry Q5
#5989
BLU Dash XL
#6130Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q5
BLU Dash XL
Performance
44.141.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.321.8
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
48.331.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.625.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Q5 features a compact build with a 3.1-inch IPS LCD display at a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 328 ppi, while the BLU Dash XL has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a lower pixel density of about 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Q5 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, whereas the Dash XL utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, both with 8GB of storage but differing in RAM configurations (2GB for Q5 and 1GB for Dash XL).
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Dash XL offers a higher resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the Q5's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Dash XL at 2500 mAh versus the Q5's 2180 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Q5 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1, while the Dash XL operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q5
BLU Dash XL
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.1"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Mediatek MT6580 (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)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2180 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 66 x 10.8 mm (4.72 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
155 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.10 x 3.07 x 0.37 in)
Weight
120 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Gray, Rose gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.33 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity