BQ Aquaris X5
#5224
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
#4899Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X5
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
Performance
53.448.5
Camera
27.936.0
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.324.2
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
45.058.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.730.4
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X5 features a more compact build with a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, while the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display at the same resolution but lower pixel density of around 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X5 is powered by a Snapdragon 412 chipset with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia T2 Ultra's Snapdragon 400 with 1GB of RAM, making the former generally more capable.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the T2 Ultra's camera has a slightly wider aperture of f/2.3, and it supports HDR for video.
- The Aquaris X5 has a 2900 mAh battery, while the T2 Ultra offers a marginally larger 3000 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris X5 runs Android 5.1, upgradable to 7.0, whereas the Xperia T2 Ultra starts with Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.1, indicating a more modern software experience for the BQ device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X5
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
Available as Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.3, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
1.1 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
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, non-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)
165.2 x 83.8 x 7.7 mm (6.50 x 3.30 x 0.30 in)
Weight
148 g
171.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Rose Gold
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
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 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass