BlackBerry Q5
#5989
Motorola Moto G
#6203Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q5
Motorola Moto G
Performance
44.143.7
Camera
19.118.7
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.319.7
Build
15.214.4
Connectivity
48.338.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.624.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Q5 features a compact build with a 3.1-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 720 pixels, offering a square aspect ratio, while the Motorola Moto G has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q5 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the Moto G utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 400, providing slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Moto G supports video recording at 720p, while the Q5 can record at 1080p.
- The Q5's battery capacity is 2180 mAh, slightly higher than the Moto G's 2070 mAh, which may offer marginally better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Q5 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2, while the Moto G operates on Android 4.3, with both being upgradable to newer versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q5
Motorola Moto G
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto G X1032Available as Moto G Forte with Moto G Grip Shell back panel
Display
Size
3.1"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8226 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, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2180 mAh
2070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2070 mAh, non-removable
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)
129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 in)
Weight
120 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.33 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass