| General | |
| Device Name | 5790 |
| Released OS | BlackBerry OS 3.6 |
| Current OS | BlackBerry OS 3.6 |
| Announced Date | October 25th, 2004 |
| Released Date | October 25th, 2004 |
| Colors | Black |
| Size & Weight | |
| Height | 11.7 mm |
| Width | 7.85 mm |
| Depth | 1.8 mm |
| Weight | 138 grams |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | 7.62 |
| Screen Resolution | 160 x 160 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 1300 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Hardware | |
| Keyboard Type | QWERTY |
| System Memory/RAM | 2 MB |
| Built-in Storage | 16 MB |
| Wireless Connectivity | |
| Network Bands | Mobitex network 900 MHz |
| External Features | |
| Audio Port | 2.5 mm |
| Navigation Device | Jog Wheel |