Will the new BlackBerry Q5 be the gamechanger the company was looking for in a price-conscious country like India? Ivor Soans, managing editor, Biztech2 joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the technical specifications, the performance of the smartphone and more.
Q. What is the main features in BlackBerry Q5 ? Asked by: Hari
A. The new BlackBerry Q5 is a budget offering from BlackBerry targeted at emerging markets like India. Here are some of the main specss: Runs the new BlackBerry 10 OS with its gestures, BlackBerry Hub, and superb browser 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 8 GB onboard memory with hot-swappable microSD expansion slot Rear 5 MP camera with LED, camera has same software features such as Time Shift as on Z10 and Q10, but no HDR camera mode. Front-facing 2 MP camera 3.1-inch, 720x720 LCD screen 2100 mAh non-removable battery Comes in cool colours, of which I'm betting red will be the most popular....
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