BQ Aquaris M4.5
#6273
Maxwest Astro 6
#6288Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris M4.5
Maxwest Astro 6
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris M4.5 features a compact build with dimensions of 131.8 x 63.5 x 8.8 mm and weighs 115g, while the Maxwest Astro 6 is larger at 166 x 84 x 8.8 mm and 150g.
- Both devices have IPS LCD displays, but the M4.5 has a smaller 4.5-inch screen with a higher pixel density of ~245 ppi compared to the Astro 6's 6.0-inch display at ~184 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris is powered by a Mediatek MT6735M chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, whereas the Astro 6 uses a Mediatek MT6582M with a 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, providing slightly better processing speed.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the M4.5 has a 5 MP front camera compared to the Astro 6's 2 MP.
- The M4.5's battery capacity is 2470 mAh, while the Astro 6 has a larger 3000 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris runs on Android 5.1.1, offering a more recent experience than the Astro 6, which operates on Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris M4.5
Maxwest Astro 6
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, , 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2470 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2470 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131.8 x 63.5 x 8.8 mm (5.19 x 2.5 x 0.35 in)
166 x 84 x 8.8 mm (6.54 x 3.31 x 0.35 in)
Weight
115 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes