BlackBerry announces BlackBerry Q5 during the BlackBerry Live event a few days ago. Targeted at the younger crowd, it has the specs for daily usage but don’t expect anything higher than the Q10.
Here is the specs for this BlackBerry Q5
Specifications
- Size (L x W x D): 120mm x 66mm x 10.8mm (10.5mm for non-NFC model)
- Weight: 120 g
- Display: 3.1”, IPS LCD display, 720 x 720 resolution at 329 PPI
- Keyboard: 35-key physical QWERTY keyboard with discrete keys and backlight (language specific keyboards such AZERTY and QWERTZ also available in local markets)
- Software: BlackBerry 10.1 OS
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash, Hot Swappable microSD slot (up to 32 GB)
- Processor: Dual Core 1.2 GHz
- Camera: 5 MP rear facing camera, Auto Focus, 5x digital zoom, 1080p HD video recording, LED flash, 2MP front facing camera, 3x digital zoom 720p HD video recording
- GPS: Assisted, Autonomous, and Simultaneous GPS
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
- NFC*: NFC-enabled to support mobile payments and file exchange
- Advanced Sensors: Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot
- Network Connectivity: 4G LTE or HSPA+, support for global roaming
- Battery: Embedded 2180mAh
Press Release
BlackBerry Introduces a Youthful and Fun BlackBerry 10 QWERTY smartphone, the BlackBerry Q5, for Selected Markets
May 14, 2013
Waterloo, ON – BlackBerry® (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB) today introduced the BlackBerry® Q5, a new youthful and fun BlackBerry® 10 smartphone for selected markets. The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone features a QWERTY keyboard with discrete keys in a stunning youthful design that is confident, fun, and bold. Every feature, every part of the BlackBerry Q5 has been built to provide a fast, effortless experience that flows and moves with you to help you explore, create, and share while on the go.
“BlackBerry is excited to bring a new BlackBerry QWERTY smartphone, the BlackBerry Q5, to our customers in selected markets around world,” said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO of BlackBerry. “The BlackBerry Q5 gives you the best of everything with its cutting-edge BlackBerry 10 functionality and a physical QWERTY keyboard. It is for youthful fans that are passionate, confident and bold, and it makes it easy for them to have fun, create, share and stay connected.”
As part of the BlackBerry 10 experience, the BlackBerry Q5 smartphone offers a powerful and unique mobile computing experience that continuously adapts to your needs. Features and apps work seamlessly together, allowing your every move to flow into the next. Highlights of the BlackBerry Q5 smartphone include:
The evolution of the classic BlackBerry Keyboard
The BlackBerry Q5 features a classic BlackBerry Keyboard with discrete keys that has been re-engineered and elegantly designed to help you type fast, accurately and with the least amount of effort. Plus with Instant Action shortcuts you can type to perform tasks faster. The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone gives you the best of both worlds – a classic QWERTY keyboard for optimized communications and a 3.1” touchscreen for all the rest.
Create the perfect shot with BlackBerry Time Shift mode and Story Maker
Create the picture perfect shot with BlackBerry® Time Shift mode, then create and share your story, weaving together your photos, videos and music into a movie with BlackBerry® Story Maker.
Share and be seen with BBM Video with Screen Share
Instantly switch your BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger) chat to a BBM Video conversation and catch up face-to-face. You can even share your screen, whether it’s a photo, a page in the browser, an idea, or a view from your camera.*
Stay close to what’s important to you with BlackBerry Hub
With BlackBerry® Hub, all of your messages and social conversations are only one swipe away. There’s no need to stop what you’re doing. Simply peek into the BlackBerry Hub from anywhere with a swipe to effortlessly flow in and out of your messages and conversations.
BlackBerry World delivers a rich, thriving app and content ecosystem
Discovering and sharing great apps and content is easier than ever with recommendations based on similar purchases, and access to more than 100,000 apps on the BlackBerry® World™ storefront.
Pricing and Availability
The new BlackBerry Q5 smartphone will be available in selected markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia (including the Asia Pacific region), and Latin America, with expected availability beginning in July.
For more information BlackBerry 10, please visit www.blackberry.com/blackberry10
*Compatible BlackBerry 10 smartphones, Wi-Fi, 4G or HSPA+ connection required. Additional restrictions apply visit blackberry.com for details.
About BlackBerry
A global leader in wireless innovation, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. BlackBerry is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: BBRY) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BB). For more information, visit www.blackberry.com.
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