BlackBerry Q10 vs BlackBerry Q5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BlackBerry Q10
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BlackBerry Q5
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BlackBerry Q5
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BlackBerry Q10
Better display
Even
Lighter body
BlackBerry Q5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 720 | 720 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 328 | 328 |
| Screen-to-body | 38.8 | 39.1 |
Platform
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait (LTE version)/ Cortex-A9 (Non-LTE) | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 225 (LTE version)/ PowerVR SGX544 (Non-LTE) | Adreno 225 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon S4 (LTE version)/ TI OMAP 4470 (Non-LTE) | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| OS Name | BlackBerry | BlackBerry |
Memory
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 8GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm | 5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2100 | 2180 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 360 h (3G) | Up to 336 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 13 h 30 min (3G) | Up to 12 h 30 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 119.6 | 120 |
| keyboard | QWERTY | QWERTY |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.4 | 10.8 |
| Weight (g) | 139 | 120 |
| Width (mm) | 66.8 | 66 |
Launch
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, January. Released 2013, April | 2013, May. Released 2013, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 - SQN100-1 | HSDPA 800, 850, 1700, 1900, 2100 - SQR100-1 |
| 4G Bands | 2, 4, 5, 17 - SQN100-1, SQN100-5 | 2, 4, 5, 17 - SQR100-1 |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA, LTE (market dependent) | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio (after SW upgrade) | FM radio (after SW upgrade) |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BlackBerry Q10 | BlackBerry Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BlackBerry Q10 and BlackBerry Q5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BlackBerry Q5 packs a 2180 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
BlackBerry Q10 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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