Overall Score
28.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#5185)28.9
Performance(#5719)47.8
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5418)22.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4297)49.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring BenQ F5
Short Review
- The BenQ F5 features a compact design with dimensions of 143 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 135g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with autofocus, while the front camera is limited to 2 MP, suitable for basic selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2520 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The software runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which is relatively outdated compared to current standards.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device is available in black and white, though it does not feature water resistance.
- Overall, the BenQ F5 offers essential features but may fall short for users seeking advanced capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as BenQ F5 4G LTE
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2520 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2520 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions143 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm (5.63 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass