Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4545)56.4
Performance(#4038)60.3
Camera(#3532)42.4
Display(#3077)70.5
Battery(#4071)43.5
Build(#2823)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BQ Aquaris M5
Short Review
- The BQ Aquaris M5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 143 x 69.4 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 144g, available in black and white.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU, ensuring decent performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, alongside a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 3120 mAh, supporting standard charging but lacking wireless options.
- Running on Android 5.1.1, it is upgradable to 7.0, offering a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, while it uses a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- Notably, it does not support 5G and lacks water resistance features.
- The absence of stereo speakers is compensated by a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the BQ Aquaris M5 combines solid specifications with a functional design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3120 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143 x 69.4 x 8.4 mm (5.63 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight144 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes