BQ Aquaris M5.5

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 7, 20
Speed HSPA, LTE
LAUNCH
Announced 2015. Released 2015
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 151.8 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight 162 g (5.71 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Protection Asahi Dragontrail Glass
PLATFORM
OS Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
eMMC 4.5
MAIN CAMERA
Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, AF
Features Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 5 MP, f/2.0
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Po 3620 mAh, non-removable
MISC
Colors Black, White
SAR EU 0.40 W/kg (head)     0.80 W/kg (body)
Price About 300 EUR

BQ Aquaris M5.5 Overview

  • Release Year: Around 2015-2016, following the M4.5, aimed at providing a slightly more advanced option in the BQ lineup.
  • Display: 5.5 inches, which offers a larger screen for an enhanced viewing experience, suitable for media consumption and gaming.
  • Chipset: Likely powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon variant, providing a good balance between performance and power efficiency for mid-range smartphones.
  • RAM and Storage: Typically comes with more RAM than the M4.5, possibly starting at 2 GB and available up to 3 GB, with storage options likely ranging from 16 GB to 32 GB, expandable via microSD card for additional space.
  • Camera: Improved camera setup compared to the M4.5, possibly featuring a higher resolution primary camera (around 13 MP) and a similar or slightly upgraded front camera for selfies and video calls.
  • Battery: With a larger display, it would also likely feature a larger battery, possibly around 3000 mAh or more, to support the increased power requirements, ensuring a full day of usage.
  • Operating System: Originally shipped with a version of Android, providing users with access to a wide range of apps and updates to improve functionality and security over time.
  • Durability: Continued use of quality materials for durability, such as a form of scratch-resistant glass to protect the display from everyday wear and tear.
BQ Aquaris M5.5