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Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) vs Blu Life Pro (L210a)

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

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Compare Blu Life Pro X Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) 19Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Blu Life Pro (L210a) Compare Bq Aquaris M5 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

12
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)

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Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)} 19 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) vs Life Pro (L210a)} 3 Advantages Blu Life Pro (L210a)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+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) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3120 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+6.98 millimeters (0.27 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)
16 million
5"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
ModelAquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Life Pro (L210a)
Other model namesbq Aquaris M5 (16GB + 3GB RAM)Blu Life Pro L210A for North America (USA), Blu L210a
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandBqBlu
Release date5/1/201511/1/2013
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6.98 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in)72.1 x 147 millimeters (2.84 x 5.79 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~65% (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/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzPowerVR SGX544 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
RAM memory3GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/11 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 850/1900
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/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace 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/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
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/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
BQ 3120
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity3120 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black
• Bright+ sensor camera
• Screen protector included
• Case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Blu Life Pro (L210a)
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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