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BlackBerry Q5 Price

At the time of it's release in 2013, June, the manufacturer's retail price for a new BlackBerry Q5 was about 70 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the BlackBerry Q5?

The BlackBerry Q5 has a battery life of up to 14 hours.

What type of processor does the BlackBerry Q5 have?

The BlackBerry Q5 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus processor.

How to reset or factory restore BlackBerry Q5 device?

There are three common ways to reset or factory restore a BlackBerry Q5 device: 1. Using the BlackBerry Link software on your computer: * Connect your BlackBerry Q5 device to your computer using a USB cable. * Open the BlackBerry Link software on your computer. * Click on the device name on your computer's left-hand side. * Select "Security" from the left-hand side of the device's properties window. * Under "Remote Control", make sure "On" is selected. * Click on "Reset Device". * When prompted, enter your PIN and confirm the reset. * The device's downlink profile will be the only data retained after the reset. 2. Using the "Device Options" menu on your device: * Press and hold the 3 keys on your device's top-right corner simultaneously until the "Home Screen" menu appears. * Select "Options". * Select "Advanced Options". * Select "Advanced System Settings". * Select "Security Options". * Select "Clear All User Data". * Select "Yes - Clear all User Data". * The device will reset to the factory settings. 3. Using Carrier Reset: * Carrier Reset is recommended when you're experiencing certain issues with your device that can't be resolved using the other methods. It will reset your device to its factory settings and erase all personal data on the device. * To perform a Carrier Reset, you'll need to contact your carrier and follow their instructions. The reset process may vary depending on your carrier and plan. Note: Carrier Reset should only be used as a last resort, as it will erase all personal data on your device permanently. Make sure to backup any important data before performing a Carrier Reset.

What type of display does the BlackBerry Q5 have?

The BlackBerry Q5 has a 3.1 inch IPS LCD display.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SQR100-1
: 3, 7, 8, 20 - SQR100-2
4G bands: 2, 4, 5, 17 - SQR100-1
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2013, May. Released 2013, June
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 120 x 66 x 10.8 mm (4.72 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
Weight: 120 g (4.23 oz)
Keyboard: QWERTY
SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

Type: IPS LCD
Size: 3.1 inches, 31.0 cm2 (~39.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)

Platform

OS: BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU: Adreno 225

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB 2GB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: 2 MP
Video: 720p

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS
NFC: Yes (market dependent)
Radio: FM radio (after SW upgrade)
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by: Up to 336 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 12 h 30 min (3G)

Misc

Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
SAR: 1.33 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 1.38 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Price: About 70 EUR

Tests

Display: Contrast ratio: 1293:1 (nominal) / 1.682:1 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 75dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 76dB
Audio quality: Noise -91.7dB / Crosstalk -90.7dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 55h