BlackBerry

BlackBerry Q5

Available. Released 2013, June 120  x  66  x  10.8 mm BlackBerry 10 OS, upgradable to v10.1
BlackBerry Q5

RM 538.00

Source last updated 29 Jun 2015 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4Chipset 8 GB, 2 GB RAMRAM & Storage 5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flashRear Camera Non-removable Li-Ion 2180 mAh batteryBattery

A physical QWERTY keyboard is the whole point of the Q5, and BlackBerry paired it with a Snapdragon 4 dual-core chipset running at 1.2 GHz, 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage that expands via microSD up to 32GB. The 3.1-inch display is unusual too: it's square, at 720 x 720 pixels, which works out to a sharp 328 ppi on IPS LCD. It runs BlackBerry 10 OS, upgradable to v10.1, so this is squarely for buyers who want the BB10 experience rather than Android or iOS.

Camera specs are modest by design. You get a 5MP rear shooter with LED flash and autofocus, capable of 1080p video at 30fps with stabilization, plus a 2MP front camera for video calls. The 2180 mAh battery is non-removable but reasonable for a phone this size, and connectivity covers LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi hotspot and A-GPS, so it's not lacking on the networking side despite the compact 120g body.

BlackBerry Q5 price in Malaysia starts from RM538, and it comes in Black, White, Red, Gray and Pink.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Available. Released 2013, June

Performance

Processor
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4
RAM & Storage
8 GB, 2 GB RAM
External Storage
microSD, up to 32 GB
OS
BlackBerry 10 OS, upgradable to v10.1
Battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 2180 mAh battery

Screen

Display size
720 x 720 pixels, 3.1 inches (~328 ppi pixel density)
Display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch
Yes

Body

Dimension
120  x  66  x  10.8 mm
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)
Body Type
QWERTY
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink

Connectivity

SIM
Micro-SIM
Data Speed
DC-HSPA+, 42 Mbps; HSDPA; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes (market dependent)
USB
Yes, microUSB v2.0
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS support
Radio
No

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera
Yes, 2 MP, 720p
Video
Yes, 1080p@30fps, video stabilization
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, image stabilization

Audio

Loud Speaker
Voice 75dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 76dB
Sound Jack
Yes
Sound Type
Vibration, MP3 ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the BlackBerry Q5 support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (DC-HSPA+, 42 Mbps; HSDPA; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL), the BlackBerry Q5 does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the BlackBerry Q5 have?

The BlackBerry Q5 comes with 8 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What's the battery capacity of the BlackBerry Q5?

The BlackBerry Q5 has a Non-removable Li-Ion 2180 mAh battery battery.

Is the BlackBerry Q5 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the BlackBerry Q5 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2013, June).

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