BQ Aquaris M5

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 143 x 69.4 x 8.4 mm (5.63 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight 144 g (5.08 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 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, 32GB 2GB 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 3120 mAh, non-removable
MISC
Colors Black, White
Models Aquaris M5
SAR EU 0.45 W/kg (head)     0.44 W/kg (body)
Price About 260 EUR

BQ Aquaris M5 Overview

  • Release Year: 2015
  • Display: The BQ Aquaris M5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. This provides a sharp and clear visual experience for users.
  • Chipset: Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, an octa-core processor that balances performance and efficiency. This makes the device suitable for a range of tasks from daily use to moderate gaming.
  • RAM and Storage: The device comes in different configurations, including 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of internal storage. This variety allows users to choose based on their needs for multitasking and storage space. There’s also support for expandable storage via a microSD card.
  • Camera: The Aquaris M5 is equipped with a 13 MP primary camera with dual-LED flash for better low-light photography and a 5 MP front camera, suitable for selfies and video calls.
  • Battery: It houses a 3120 mAh battery, offering a balance between capacity and device size, aiming to provide all-day battery life under normal usage conditions.
  • Operating System: Initially launched with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), with potential updates to newer versions depending on the model and region. The operating system ensures access to a vast array of apps and services from the Google Play Store.
  • Additional Features: The device also supports dual-SIM functionality, LTE connectivity for fast internet browsing, and comes with Dolby Atmos sound enhancement for an improved audio experience.

BQ Aquaris M5