BQ Aquaris M10

NETWORK
Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands N/A
GPRS No
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2015. Released 2015
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 246 x 171 x 8.2 mm (9.69 x 6.73 x 0.32 in)
Weight 470 g (1.04 lb)
SIM No
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~70.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset Mediatek MT8163B
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T720MP2
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, compass
HDMI port
BATTERY
Type Li-Po 7280 mAh, non-removable
Talk time Up to 10 h (multimedia)
Music play Up to 60 h
MISC
Colors Black, White
SAR EU 1.03 W/kg (body)
Price About 230 EUR

BQ Aquaris M10 Overall Review

The BQ Aquaris M10 positions itself as an appealing option within the mid-range tablet segment, offering a blend of decent performance, good battery life, and a versatile operating system choice. Featuring a 10.1-inch display, the Aquaris M10 provides a satisfactory viewing experience with its 800×1280 resolution, ensuring that images and texts are reasonably sharp and vibrant for its category.

Under the hood, the tablet is powered by the MediaTek MT8163B chipset, a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz, coupled with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. This combination delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, media consumption, and light productivity tasks. Users also have the option to expand the storage via a microSD card, which is a welcome feature for those needing more space for their files and apps.

One of the standout features of the BQ Aquaris M10 is its battery life, thanks to the sizable 7280 mAh battery, which can easily support a day’s worth of usage on a single charge. This makes the tablet a reliable companion for both work and leisure activities without the constant need for recharging.

The tablet initially shipped with Android 5.1 Lollipop, offering users an unmodified Google Experience akin to that found on Google Nexus devices. For enthusiasts and developers, there’s also a variant that comes with Ubuntu, making it the first tablet to run the Ubuntu operating system out of the box, which could appeal to those looking for an alternative to the mainstream Android OS.

BQ Aquaris M10 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Good battery life with a 7280 mAh battery.
  • Clean, unmodified Android experience.
  • Option for Ubuntu operating system for enthusiasts.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card.

Cons:

  • Modest performance due to the MediaTek MT8163B chipset and 2 GB of RAM.
  • Display resolution is on the lower end for a 10.1-inch screen.
  • Outdated software, initially shipping with Android 5.1 Lollipop.
  • Camera performance is basic with a 5 MP rear and 2 MP front camera setup.

BQ Aquaris M10