BQ Aquaris M10
#5382
Nvidia Shield LTE
#5385Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris M10
Nvidia Shield LTE
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.954.9
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris M10 features a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Nvidia Shield LTE has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Shield LTE is powered by the more advanced Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset and a faster CPU, providing better processing capabilities compared to the Mediatek MT8163B in the Aquaris M10.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Shield LTE offers a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Aquaris M10 has a larger battery capacity of 7280 mAh compared to the 5400 mAh in the Shield LTE, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris runs on Android 5.1, while the Shield LTE operates on an older Android 4.4.2, limiting its software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Aquaris being slightly heavier at 470g versus the Shield LTE's 390g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris M10
Nvidia Shield LTE
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
10.1"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
PPI
800
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8163B
Nvidia Tegra K1
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
ULP GeForce Kepler (192 cores)
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7280 mAh
5400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 7280 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5400 mAh, non-removable (19.75 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
246 x 171 x 8.2 mm (9.69 x 6.73 x 0.32 in)
221 x 126 x 9.2 mm (8.70 x 4.96 x 0.36 in)
Weight
470 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes