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BlackBerry Q5

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Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus*
Processor
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait*
Display diagonal
3.10 in*
Battery capacity
2,180 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
3.10 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus*
Processor
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
8 GB, 2 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 2 GB RAM / 8 GB storage*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Memory options

  • 2 GB*
    Capacity
    2 GB*

Storage options

  • 8 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
2,180 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4.0, A2DP, LE*
Reported value 2: 4*
NFC
Yes (market dependent)*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
120 x 66 x 10.8 mm (4.72 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)*
Weight
120 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Q5*
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Specifications 2 · 50 fields
body weight
120 g (4.23 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    120*
    unit
    g*
    original
    120 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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body sim
Micro-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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display size
3.1 inches, 31.0 cm (~39.1% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.1*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.1 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    31*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    31.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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display resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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  • x
    720*
    y
    720*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 720*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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model
Q5*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
Scope and conditions
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comms radio
FM radio (after SW upgrade)*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
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features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
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network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
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misc colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SQR100-1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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platform os
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus*
Scope and conditions
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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platform cpu
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform gpu
Adreno 225*
Scope and conditions
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memory internal
8 GB, 2 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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main camera single
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    30*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    30mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc price
About 70 EUR*
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main camera features
LED flash, HDR, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network 4g bands
LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 17(700) - SQR100-1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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selfie camera video
720p*
Scope and conditions
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comms nfc
Yes (market dependent)*
Scope and conditions
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network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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tests camera
Photo / Video*
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tests loudspeaker
Voice 75dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 76dB*
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tests audio quality
Noise -91.7dB / Crosstalk -90.7dB*
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tests battery life
Endurance rating 55h*
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tests display
Contrast ratio: 1293:1 (nominal) / 1.682:1 (sunlight)*
Scope and conditions
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selfie camera single
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2013, May*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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misc sar eu
1.38 W/kg (head)     0.85 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.38*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.38 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.85*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.85 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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body keyboard
QWERTY*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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misc sar
1.33 W/kg (head)     0.85 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.33*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.33 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.85*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.85 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 2180 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2,180*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    2180 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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launch status
Available. Released 2013, June*
Scope and conditions
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network
LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - SQR100-2*
Scope and conditions
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battery talk time
Up to 12 h 30 min (3G)*
Scope and conditions
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battery stand.by
Up to 336 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
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body dimensions
120 x 66 x 10.8 mm (4.72 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    10.8 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.43*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.43 in*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Specifications 3 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
120* g
Scope and conditions
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Display Type
IPS LCD*
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Pixels X
720*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Pixels Y
720*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Display Size (inches)
3.1* inches
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
39.1* %
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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RAM (GB)
2* GB
Scope and conditions
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Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
2* MP
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optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
2,180* mAh
Scope and conditions
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declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
93.10000000000001*
Scope and conditions
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Model
BlackBerry Q5*
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Launch Expected Year
2013.0*
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Height (mm)
120* mm
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Width (mm)
66* mm
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Thickness (mm)
10.8* mm
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* Provisional data