BQ Aquaris X5
#5224
Meizu C9 Pro
#4627Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X5
Meizu C9 Pro
Performance
53.452.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.571.4
Battery
23.324.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.043.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.732.1
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Meizu C9 Pro has a slightly larger 5.45-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.4 GHz, compared to the Meizu's Unisoc SC9832E with a quad-core CPU at 1.3 GHz; both have 3GB of RAM in their higher configurations.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both devices featuring a 13 MP rear camera, but the Meizu C9 Pro has a higher resolution 13 MP front camera versus the 5 MP on the Aquaris X5.
- The Meizu C9 Pro also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3000 mAh compared to the 2900 mAh of the Aquaris X5.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris X5 runs on Android 5.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the Meizu C9 Pro operates on Android 8.0 with Flyme UI, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X5
Meizu C9 Pro
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Available as Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IGZO IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9832E
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-820MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
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
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.4 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.69 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
146.2 x 71.2 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
148 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Rose Gold
Black, Gold
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass