Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris M4.5
Panasonic P41
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 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Panasonic P41 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris is powered by a Mediatek MT6735M chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, whereas the P41 utilizes a slightly faster Mediatek MT6582 with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the P41 can record video at 1080p, compared to the 720p of the Aquaris.
- The Aquaris has a larger 2470 mAh battery compared to the P41's 2000 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris runs on Android 5.1.1, providing a more updated experience than the P41's Android 4.4.2.
- Overall, the Aquaris M4.5 offers a more modern software experience and better battery capacity, while the P41 has advantages in display size and video recording quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris M4.5
Panasonic P41
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 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 MT6582 (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 (dedicated slot)
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
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2470 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2470 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
142.4 x 71.9 x 8.2 mm (5.61 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight
115 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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

