Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q5
Huawei SnapTo
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 3.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, while the Huawei SnapTo 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 chipset, whereas the SnapTo utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 400, though both have 8GB of storage.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Q5 supports 1080p video recording compared to the SnapTo's 720p.
- The Q5 has a slightly smaller 2180 mAh battery compared to the SnapTo's 2200 mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Q5 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2, offering a distinct software experience, while the SnapTo operates on Android 4.4 with EMUI 2.3.
- Build quality reflects their sizes, with the Q5 being lighter at 120g versus the SnapTo's 150g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q5
Huawei SnapTo
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei G620
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 MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2180 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 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)
144.5 x 72.4 x 8.4 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
120 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/3.6 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 4.4 (KitKat), EMUI 2.3
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 4.4 (KitKat), EMUI 2.3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

