Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q5
HTC Desire 625
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, offering a higher pixel density than the HTC Desire 625's 5.0-inch IPS LCD at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q5 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, while the Desire 625 utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 210, though both have 8GB of storage.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both devices having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Q5 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Desire's 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Q5 at 2180 mAh versus the Desire's 2000 mAh, and both run different operating systems, with the Q5 on BlackBerry OS 10.2 and the Desire on Android 5.1 with Sense UI.
- Overall, the Q5 offers a more robust software experience for productivity, while the Desire 625 focuses on a more conventional Android interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q5
HTC Desire 625
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
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
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2180 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-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)
147.3 x 71.1 x 8.4 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
120 g
140.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
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, 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 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

