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BQ Aquaris M5.5#4889

Released: 2015

BQ Aquaris M5.5

Overall Score

30.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4889)30.5
Performance(#4623)56.6
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4030)26.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3910)51.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The BQ Aquaris M5.5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 151.8 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 162g, available in black and white.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset with an octa-core CPU and options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, ensuring decent multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 3620 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
  • Running on Android 5.1.1, it is upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, offering a user-friendly interface.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
  • The device does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, but it includes a headphone jack for audio.
  • Overall, the BQ Aquaris M5.5 combines solid specifications with a functional design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
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, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3620 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3620 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions151.8 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight162 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass