BQ Aquaris M5
#4915
Posh Optima LTE L530
#5367Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris M5
Posh Optima LTE L530
Performance
56.653.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
25.524.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.943.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.328.2
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris M5 features a higher resolution 5.0-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering better clarity compared to the Posh Optima LTE L530's 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris M5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, while the Optima LTE L530 utilizes a Mediatek MT6753, with the former providing slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aquaris M5 has a wider aperture of f/2.0, potentially improving low-light performance, while the Optima LTE's selfie camera is superior at 13 MP.
- The Aquaris M5 has a slightly larger 3120 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh in the Optima LTE, which may offer marginally better endurance.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, with the Aquaris M5 being upgradable to Nougat, while the Optima LTE remains on Lollipop.
- In terms of build quality, the Aquaris M5 is slightly heavier at 144g compared to the 133g of the Optima LTE, with similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris M5
Posh Optima LTE L530
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3", AF
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3120 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3120 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 69.4 x 8.4 mm (5.63 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
143.5 x 69.4 x 8 mm (5.65 x 2.73 x 0.31 in)
Weight
144 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass