BlackBerry Q5
#5989
Sony Xperia E3 Dual
#6097Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Q5
Sony Xperia E3 Dual
Performance
44.140.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.554.4
Battery
20.320.9
Build
15.215.4
Connectivity
48.344.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.625.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Q5 features a compact build with a 3.1-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 720 pixels, offering higher pixel density compared to the Sony Xperia E3 Dual's 4.5-inch display at 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q5 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus with 8GB of RAM, while the E3 Dual has a quad-core Snapdragon 400 with 4GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Q5.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Q5 includes a 2 MP front camera, unlike the E3 Dual.
- The Q5's battery capacity is 2180 mAh, slightly lower than the E3 Dual's 2330 mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Q5 runs on BlackBerry OS 10.2, while the E3 Dual operates on Android 4.4.2, providing different user experiences with the latter offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Q5
Sony Xperia E3 Dual
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia E3 Dual D2212
Display
Size
3.1"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8226-2 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
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2180 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2330 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)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
120 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.33 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
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 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass