BQ Aquaris V
#4348
Samsung Galaxy M01
#3929Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris V
Samsung Galaxy M01
Performance
56.365.6
Camera
43.919.1
Display
56.542.1
Battery
25.428.1
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
60.152.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.337.5
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris V features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy M01 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris V is powered by a Snapdragon 435 chipset, whereas the Galaxy M01 uses a more efficient Snapdragon 439, providing better multitasking capabilities with its higher RAM options.
- The camera on the Galaxy M01 is superior, featuring a 13 MP rear camera compared to the 12 MP on the Aquaris V, although both can record video at 1080p.
- The Galaxy M01 also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3100 mAh battery of the Aquaris V, likely offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris V runs on Android 7.1.2, upgradable to Android 8.0, while the Galaxy M01 comes with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Aquaris V being lighter and slimmer than the Galaxy M01, which has a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris V
Samsung Galaxy M01
General
Release Date
2017
2020, June 02
Announced
2017
2020, June 02
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-M015F/DS (International); SM-M015G/DS (India)
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.1 x 73 x 8.4 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
147.5 x 70.9 x 9.8 mm (5.81 x 2.79 x 0.39 in)
Weight
165 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity