BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
#4393
ZTE Axon Pro
#4217Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
ZTE Axon Pro
Performance
62.166.5
Camera
37.553.2
Display
58.960.4
Battery
25.724.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.246.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.935.3
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X5 Plus features a compact 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Axon Pro has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the X5 Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 652 chipset, offering decent multitasking capabilities, whereas the Axon Pro utilizes the Snapdragon 810, which may provide slightly better performance but can also lead to overheating issues.
- The X5 Plus has a 16 MP rear camera compared to the Axon Pro's dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity in the X5 Plus is 3200 mAh, slightly higher than the Axon Pro's 3000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the X5 Plus runs Android 6.0.1, while the Axon Pro starts with Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, giving the X5 Plus a more recent software experience.
- Overall, both devices have their strengths, with the X5 Plus focusing on a balanced performance and camera setup, while the Axon Pro emphasizes display quality and processing power.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
ZTE Axon Pro
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 430
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0"
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
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
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 70 x 7.7 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.30 in)
153.9 x 73.7 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 2.90 x 0.37 in)
Weight
145 g
172.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White/Rose Gold
Ion Gold, Chromium Silver, Phthalo Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass