Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) vs Realme X2 Pro (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris M5 vs Realme X2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2019 3:13 PM, updated: 10/24/2021 5:21 PM

Compare Realme X2 Pro X Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Realme X2 Pro (256GB) Compare Bq Aquaris M5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64.1
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme X2 Pro (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	vs	20 Advantages Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	405 PPI
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)97% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+256GB (240GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.5"30% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64.1MP + 13MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.06" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches80% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3120 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Other model names	bq Aquaris M5 (16GB + 2GB RAM)	Oppo Realme X2 Pro RMX1931 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Europe), (Global, International), China
Brand	Bq	Realme
Release date	5/1/2015	10/1/2019
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in)	75.7 x 161 millimeters (2.98 x 6.34 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[peak] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory	2GB	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	256GB (240GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 64.1 megapixels 13MP telephoto f/2.552mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/3.2"1.4µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	9248x6936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BQ 3120	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3120 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	50W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Sony IMX214 sensor camera • Quantum Color+ • Dolby sound • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Lunar White, Neptune Blue, Red Master Edition, Gray Master Edition • ColorOS 6.1 • DCI-P3 100% display • Dolby Atmos (24-bit/192kHz) • SuperVOOC Flash Charge: 100% in 35min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)	Realme X2 Pro (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered