BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
#4393
Meizu 15
#2170Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Meizu 15
Performance
62.174.4
Camera
37.566.3
Display
58.982.8
Battery
25.724.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.258.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
33.951.2
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X5 Plus features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Meizu 15 has a slightly larger 5.46-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~403 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X5 Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 652 chipset with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, whereas the Meizu 15 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 660 with 4GB of RAM, providing better overall performance.
- The camera on the Aquaris X5 Plus has a 16 MP rear sensor, while the Meizu 15 offers a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor featuring OIS, which enhances low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is 3200 mAh for the Aquaris X5 Plus compared to 3000 mAh for the Meizu 15, but the latter supports faster charging at 24W.
- Both devices run Android, with the Aquaris X5 Plus on an older version (upgradable to Nougat) and the Meizu 15 on Android 7.1.2 with Flyme 7.3, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Meizu 15
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.46"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 512
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.55 µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS20 MP, 1/2.8", 1.0 µm, AF, portraits only
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Laser AF, Six-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0"
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 70 x 7.7 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.30 in)
143 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight
145 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White/Rose Gold
Ink, Yakin, Indigo, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer