bq Aquaris M5 32 GB Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
5 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Storage
32 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Battery
3120 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 143 mm Better than 58 % of phones rated.
Width 69.4 mm Better than 53 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.4 mm Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Weight 144 g Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.441 W/kg (body), 0.445 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The bq Aquaris M5 32 GB has dimensions 143 mm × 69.4 mm × 8.4 mm. Its weight is 144 g.

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DISPLAY bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 440 ppi Better than 76 % of phones rated.
Display Features Quantum Color +
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Dragontrail (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of bq Aquaris M5 32 GB is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Another important factor having impact on the final image is display´s pixel density. In case of this model, the value reaches 440 ppi. With pixel density, the higher the value, the sharper the image will be. On average today, the image fineness value is around 350-400 ppi. This will guarantee a sufficiently fine and sharp image for normal use. However, the best phones on the market today are equipped with pixel density of 450 ppi or higher.

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PROCESSOR bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Clock Speed 1.5 GHz Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 405

bq Aquaris M5 32 GB is supplied with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone bq Aquaris M5 32 GB is 1.5 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 405.

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MEMORY bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
User Memory 27.8 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 32 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. bq Aquaris M5 32 GB is equipped with 3 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Construction 5-element
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Lens Element Qty (Front) 4-element
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)

The rear camera of the bq Aquaris M5 32 GB has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 13 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.0 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Front camera
The front camera of phone bq Aquaris M5 32 GB has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 5 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos. The main front lens also achieves F/2.0.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3120 mAh Better than 72 % of phones rated.
Battery Technology Lithium polymer

The battery size of bq Aquaris M5 32 GB is 3120 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

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CELLULAR bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Navigation GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. bq Aquaris M5 32 GB supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 5.0 (Lollipop).

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COMMUNICATIONS bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, MPEG 2 Audio, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), AWB
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, 3GP, WebM
Sound Enhancements Dolby sound technology
FEATURES bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Additional Phone Features Noise Cancellation Technology, Dual microphones, notification LED
OTHERS bq Aquaris M5 32 GB
Included Accessories USB cable

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