BQ Aquaris X5

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 144.4 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.69 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight 148 g (5.22 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection Asahi Dragontrail Glass
PLATFORM
OS Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 306
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC
Internal 16GB 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
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 No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Po 2900 mAh, non-removable
MISC
Colors Black, White, Rose Gold
SAR EU 0.49 W/kg (head)     0.76 W/kg (body)
Price About 230 EUR

BQ Aquaris X5 Overview

  • Release Year: 2015
  • Display: The Aquaris X5 features a 5-inch screen, striking a balance between compactness and sufficient screen real estate for media consumption and web browsing.
  • Chipset: Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 412, this chipset is aimed at providing reliable performance for mid-range smartphones, ensuring smooth operation for most tasks.
  • RAM and Storage: Typically comes with 2 GB or 3 GB of RAM options and storage variants of 16 GB or 32 GB, catering to different user needs. The storage is expandable via a microSD card, offering flexibility for users with higher storage requirements.
  • Camera: Sports a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. The main camera is capable of capturing high-quality images with good detail, while the front camera is adequate for selfies and video calls.
  • Battery: Equipped with a 2900 mAh battery, it’s designed to last through a day of moderate use, thanks to the efficient chipset and software optimizations.
  • Operating System: Launched with Android Lollipop, with potential updates to newer Android versions. BQ has a history of providing timely software updates, enhancing the user experience over time.
  • Build and Design: Noteworthy for its metal frame, giving it a premium look and feel uncommon in its price range at the time of release. It also features a customizable LED notification light.

BQ Aquaris X5

BQ Aquaris X5