BlackBerry Q5 Price & Hands-on Review @ Malaysia [RM1,299]

BlackBerry Q5 Price & Hands-on Review @ Malaysia Launch

Last week (4th July) BlackBerry Malaysia unveils the brand new BlackBerry Q5 (with OS BB10) and BB Q5 will be available in Malaysia market starting 15th July. BlackBerry Q5 is actually a more affordable version of BlackBerry Q10 and will be selling at retail price of RM1,299 at available BlackBerry Outlet.

BlackBerry Q5 vs Blackberry Q10. Which one is better?

BlackBerry Q5 vs Blackberry Q10. Which one is better?

Well, if you have the budget to get a good phone for work, such as BlackBerry Q10, you will able to enjoy extra 8GB internal phone storage and faster processor too (which means better performance). 

BlackBerry Q5 Smartphone Specifications for Malaysia

Here's BlackBerry Q5 Specification for Malaysia Market:

• Size: 120mm x 66mm x 10.8mm (10.5mm for non-NFC model)
• Weight: 120g
• Display: 3.1", IPS LCD Display, 720 x 720 resolution at 329 DPI
• Keyboard: 35-key physical QWERTY keyboard with discrete keys and backlight
• Software: Blackberry 10.1 OS
• Memory: 2GM Ram, 8GB Flash, Hot Swappable microSD slot (up to 32 GB)
• Processor: Dual Core 1.2 GHz
• Camera: 5MP rear facing camera, Auto Focus, 5x digital zoom, 1080p HD video recording, LED Flash
• GPS: Assisted, Autonomous, and Simultaneous GPS
• Bluetooth: BLuetooth 4.0 Low Energy
• NFC: NFC-enabled to support mobile payment and file exchange (NFC not available on some version)
• 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 2180 mAh

BlackBerry Q5 - Explore the New BlackBerry Q5

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Here's some photos taken during BlackBerry Q5  Malaysia Launch:

Hansen Lee and Niki Cheong were the emcee of the night

BlackBerry Malaysia Country Director, Mr. Annamalai Muthu

BlackBerry Malaysia Country Director, Mr. Annamalai Muthu is really good in answering media's question. Someone asked when will Instagram comes to BlackBerry and of course Mr. Annamalai said that the tech team are working on the application and please be patience with them.

Lucky draw for media friends to be the first few in Malaysia to own Blackberry Q5

Jackie from Dygadget was one of the lucky winner. Congratz!

BlackBerry Q5 will be available in Pure Red, Black and Pure White color
Unfortunately no pink for Malaysia.

My favourite color for BlackBerry Q5 is white color =) It just look sleek and clean

Internet browsing speed comparison between BlackBerry Q5 and HTC One

My blogger buddies did a comparison between BlackBerry Q5 and HTC One on their internet browsing speed and found out that BB Q5 has way faster browsing speed than any the other smartphone. Well, as you can see the BB Q5 on the left has almost load finish a website while HTC One still has things to finish.

Will this convince you to upgrade/buy BlackBerry Q5 to be your new awesome gadget? 

Who should buy the new BlackBerry Q5?

Well, to be honest, I used to be a BB Bold user and it was really helpful in getting my work done especially their fast email system and the amazing QWERTY keypads. I was comfortable with it until Instagram, the photo apps brought me to an Android phone and I never go back since then. If you are a person into photography and like to share them on your social network, BlackBerry Q5 is not for you then. BlackBerry Q5 has a different camera focusing system and trust me you gotta learn how to use the user interface when you get it =) It is basically the same thing, just like when Apple user who trying out Android phone find it hard to operate their function and features. Ever since the existance of Whatsapp and other chat/video app, I believe BBM has slowly losing its magic and attractiveness.

Who should get the new BlackBerry Q5? A person who is looking for a simple working phone that includes basic social media tools (it has Facebook, Twitter but no Instagram yet) and  like to type swiftly with the QWERTY keypads should get this phone as your working phone. BlackBerry Q5 is more affordable too (RM1,299) if compared to other premium smartphones. Another thing that's pro for BlackBerry phone is their fast speed web-browser. We've compared the browsing speed ebtween BB Q5 and HTC One and the browsing speed for BB Q5 is amazingly fast!

Usual blogging buddies group photo =)

Another group photo with familiar face =D All blogging buddies!

A picture with handsome Hansen Lee and Niki Cheong of course
*checkered shirt FTW!!*

R U Ready for BlackBerry Q5? Thanks to the gorgeous model for the pose =)

The new BlackBerry Q5 smartphone is expected to be available in Malaysia beginning July 15, 2013 and BB Q5 will be available from authorized partners Maxis, Celcom, Tune Talk, and U Mobile. BlackBerry Q5 will available in three colors (Black, Pure White, PureRed). For information on pricing, promotions and availability please visit www.blackberry.com.my/BlackBerryQ5.

You can also register to be notified when the BlackBerry Q5 is available to buy.

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