BlackBerry Q5
#7361
Motorola Moto G 4G
#6258Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q5
Motorola Moto G 4G
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 Motorola Moto G 4G has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Q5 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the Moto G 4G utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 400, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Moto G 4G can record video at 720p, compared to the Q5's 1080p.
- The Q5 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2180 mAh compared to the Moto G 4G's 2070 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Q5 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2, while the Moto G 4G operates on Android 4.4.2, with the latter offering a more widely used platform with access to a broader range of applications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q5
Motorola Moto G 4G
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto G LTEAvailable as Moto G Ferrari Edition with Kevlar back panel (~$390)
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 (~329 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
White, Black, Moto G Ferrari Edition
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
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
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes