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BQ Aquaris M5
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BQ Aquaris M5

Smartphone

Display diagonal
5 in
Battery capacity
3,120 mAh

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

1080p ALU 2 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

9.20* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p Driver Overhead 2 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

5.23* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p Manhattan 3.1 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

4.03* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p Manhattan OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

5.81* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p T-Rex OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

14.57* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p Texturing OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · MTexels/s

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

1,406.50* MTexels/s

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1440p Manhattan 3.1.1 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 2560 x 1440 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

2.16* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Car Chase OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

2.50* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Tessellation OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

8.16* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

ALU 2Android / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

9.14* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Car ChaseAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

2.50* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Driver Overhead 2Android / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

5.25* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Manhattan 3.1Android / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

3.97* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

ManhattanAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

5.77* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

T-RexAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

14.34* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

TessellationAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris M5

8.27* fps

bq Aquaris M5

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 405 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Display

Display diagonal
5 in
Resolution
1080x1920
Panel
IPS LCD
Horizontal pixels
1,080 px
Vertical pixels
1,920 px

Processing & platform

Processor
Cortex-A53
CPU cores
8
Clock configuration
4 x 1.0 GHz + 4 x 1.5 GHz

Memory & storage

Storage options
16 GB, 2/3 GB RAM32 GB, 3 GB RAM*

Memory options

  • 2 GB
    Capacity
    2 GB
  • 3 GB
    Capacity
    3 GB
  • 2 GB (32 GB)*
    Capacity
    2 GB*
    Variant / details
    32 GB*
  • 3 GB (32 GB)*
    Capacity
    3 GB*
    Variant / details
    32 GB*

Storage options

  • 16 GB
    Capacity
    16 GB
  • 32 GB
    Capacity
    32 GB

Cameras

  • 13 MP
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    Dual LED
    Resolution
    13 MP
  • 5 MP
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    None
    Resolution
    5 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
3,120 mAh
Removable battery
No
Battery technology
Li-Po

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0
NFC
Yes*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall effect sensor
  • Light sensor
  • Proximity sensor

Connectivity & features

  • 3.5mm jack
  • Dual SIM
  • FM radio
  • GPS
  • NFC
  • USB OTG

Cellular networks

  • 2G GSM
  • 3G UMTS
  • 4G LTE

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
143 x 69.4 x 8.4 mm (5.63 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)*
Height
143 mm
Width
69.40 mm
Thickness
8.40 mm
Weight
144 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Aquaris M5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 43 fields
body weight
144 g (5.08 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    144*
    unit
    g*
    original
    144 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    68.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    68.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 64 GB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Aquaris M5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA, LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 33*
    • 38*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 405*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
16 GB, 2/3 GB RAM32 GB, 3 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3 GB*
    span
    • 9*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3 GB*
    span
    • 24*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 1.12µm, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    13*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    13 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 20*
    • 26*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.0*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/3"*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 260 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
5 MP, f/2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.0*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2,015*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
Dolby audio enhancement Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.45 W/kg (head)     0.44 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.45*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.45 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.44*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.44 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Po 3120 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,120*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3120 mAh*
    span
    • 20*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2015*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
143 x 69.4 x 8.4 mm (5.63 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.4*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.4 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.33*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.33 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
144* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
IPS LCD*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
1,080*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,920*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
5* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
69.4* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
2* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
13* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,120* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
288.6*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
BQ Aquaris M5*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2015.0*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
143* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
69.4* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
8.4* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices

* Provisional data