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Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) vs LG Magna (3G H500F)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris M5 vs LG Magna phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Magna X Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) 18Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points LG Magna (3G H500F) Compare Bq Aquaris M5 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)

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Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)} 18 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) vs Magna (3G H500F)} 3 Advantages LG Magna (3G H500F)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3.5GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)21%
Thinner
vs10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3120 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2460 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)5%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
5"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
ModelAquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)Magna (3G H500F)
Other model namesbq Aquaris M5 (16GB + 2GB RAM)LG Magna H500F Single Sim, LG H500F, LG C90
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandBqLG
Release date5/1/20154/1/2015
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in)69.9 x 139.8 millimeters (2.75 x 5.5 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
RAM memory2GB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB (3.5GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
BQ 3120
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3120 mAh2460 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LED notification
• Sony IMX214 sensor camera
• Quantum Color+
• Dolby sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Titan, White
• LG Optimus UI 4.1
• Knock Code, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)LG Magna (3G H500F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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