Engineering:BlackBerry Q5
 BlackBerry Q5 booting up | |
| Manufacturer | BlackBerry, Ltd. |
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| Compatible networks | GSM, UMTS (including HSPA+), LTE |
| Availability by region | 2013 |
| Predecessor | BlackBerry Curve BlackBerry Pearl |
| Successor | BlackBerry Z3 BlackBerry Key2 LE |
| Related | BlackBerry Q10 |
| Form factor | Candy bar smartphone |
| Dimensions | 120 mm (4.7 in) H 66 mm (2.6 in) W 10.8 mm (0.43 in) D |
| Mass | 120 g (4.23 oz) |
| Operating system | BlackBerry 10 |
| CPU | 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960) |
| GPU | Adreno (TM) 225 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB internal storage |
| Removable storage | exFAT file system limit[1] |
| Battery | 2180 mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard |
| Display | 720x720 px (0.52 megapixels) 3.1-inch (built on 77μm pixel) |
| Rear camera | 5 megapixels, 1080p video capture |
| Front camera | 2 megapixels, 720p video capture |
| Connectivity | List
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| Other | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Proximity sensor |
The BlackBerry Q5 is a touchscreen-based QWERTY smartphone developed by BlackBerry, previously known as RIM (Research In Motion). It is the third BlackBerry 10 smartphone, unveiled at the BlackBerry Live 2013 Keynote on May 14, 2013.[2]
Replacing the BlackBerry Curve lineup, the Q5 serves as the budget counterpart of the more upmarket BlackBerry Q10/Z10 and is mainly targeted largely at emerging markets because of its lower end specifications. Like the previous entry-level BlackBerry devices, it is also available in multiple color options; black, white, red, pink and grey.
Features
Compared to the Q10, Q5's keyboard has more space between the individual buttons, reminiscent of the previous BlackBerry Curve lineup which it replaced. The display is an IPS LCD as opposed to AMOLED on the Q10, while the camera resolution is 5 megapixels (8 megapixels on the Q10). [3]
Exclusive features include BlackBerry Hub, which allows users to view email, messages, and social network updates with a swipe to the side while using any application.[4]
Availability
The BlackBerry Q5 was first available in the United Arab Emirates[5] and later in India and Canada.[6] The target regions for this product are Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.[7] India is the first country in Asia Pacific where this product was launched.[citation needed] In 2014, BlackBerry had a large portion of the smartphone market in India.[8]
Model comparison
| Model | SQR100-1 | SQR100-2 | SQR100-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries | Canada, Saudi Arabia | Austria, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom | India, Indonesia |
| Carriers/Providers | Axiom, Bell, Fido, Koodo, Mobily, MTS, PC mobile, Public Mobile, Rogers, SaskTel, STC, Telus, Vidéotron, Virgin Mobile (Canada), Wind Mobile, Zain (Saudi Arabia) | A1 Telekom Austria, Avea, Bouygues, Celcom, Deutsche Telekom, du, EE, Etisalat, KPN, M1, Maxis, MTN (South Africa), O2 Germany, Orange (France), Orange (UK), SingTel, SFR, StarHub, Talkmobile, Telkom (South Africa), TIM, T-Mobile (Netherlands), T-Mobile UK, Tune Talk, Turkcell, Virgin Media, Virgin Mobile France, Vodacom, Vodafone Egypt, Vodafone Germany, Vodafone Italy, Vodafone Spain, Vodafone Turkey, Yoigo | Indosat, Telkomsel, Vodafone India, XL Axiata |
| 2G | Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) | ||
| 3G | Quad-band HSPA+ 1, 2, 4, 5/6 (800/850/1700/1900/2100 MHz) | Quad-band HSPA+ 1, 2, 5/6, 8 (800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz) | Quad-band HSPA+ 1, 2, 5/6, 8 (800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz) |
| 4G | Quad-band LTE 2, 4, 5, 17 (700/850/1700/1900 MHz) | Quad-band LTE 3, 7, 8, 20 (800/900/1800/2600 MHz) | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | No[9][10][11][12] |
See also
References
- ↑ "BlackBerry 10.3.x smartphones support external storage up to exFAT file system limit". http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?ArticleNumber=000005461.
- ↑ Seifert, Dan (14 May 2013). "BlackBerry Q5: an entry level BlackBerry 10 handset (hands-on)". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2013/5/14/4330230/blackberry-q5-an-entry-level-blackberry-10-handset-hands-on.
- ↑ BlackBerry: [1] 31. March 2014
- ↑ BlackBerry: [2] , 31. March 2014
- ↑ CrackBerry: BlackBerry Q5 to go on sale first in the UAE - tomorrow!, 19. June 2013
- ↑ BlackBerry 10 Magic. http://playbookmagic.com/blackberry-q5-launched-in-india/
- ↑ CBC:[3], 31. March 2014
- ↑ BlackBerry Strikes Back:[4], 31. March 2014
- ↑ "What Developers Need To Know – BlackBerry Q5 Edition". blackberry.com. http://devblog.blackberry.com/2013/06/devs-blackberry-q5/.
- ↑ "BlackBerry Q5 - See the New BlackBerry Q5 Smartphone - Global". blackberry.com. http://global.blackberry.com/smartphones/blackberry-q5.html.
- ↑ "BlackBerry Q5". NFC World+. 7 August 2013. http://www.nfcworld.com/nfc-devices/blackberry-q5/.
- ↑ "Introducing the BlackBerry Q5 smartphone with different regional models". BBin. 29 May 2013. http://www.bbin.in/en/2013/05/29/introducing-the-blackberry-q5-smartphone-with-different-regional-models/.
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