BlackBerry Q5
#7361
Microsoft Lumia 550
#6231Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q5
Microsoft Lumia 550
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 smaller 3.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 550 has a larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a wider viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Q5 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, whereas the Lumia 550 utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 210, though both devices have 8GB of storage.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Q5 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Lumia's 720p.
- The Q5's battery capacity is slightly higher at 2180 mAh, compared to the Lumia's 2100 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Q5 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2, while the Lumia 550 operates on Windows 10, offering different user experiences.
- The build quality of the Q5 is more compact and heavier, while the Lumia 550 is larger and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q5
Microsoft Lumia 550
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.1"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 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 1GB 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, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2180 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 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)
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
120 g
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Black, White
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
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes