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Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) vs Microsoft Kin One

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

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Compare Microsoft Kin One X Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) 27Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Microsoft Kin One Compare Bq Aquaris M5 X
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)} 27 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) vs Kin One} 2 Advantages Microsoft Kin One
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)127%
Thinner
vs19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+441 PPI186%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+5"92%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3120 mAh152%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1240 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+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
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)31%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
 
ModelAquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Kin One
Other model namesbq Aquaris M5 (16GB + 3GB RAM)Microsoft Kin ONE GSM
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
feature not registered
BrandBqMicrosoft
Release date5/1/20155/1/2010
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in)63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI154 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)Microsoft Kin One
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
RAM memory3GB256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
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 Mbps7.2/2 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
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)Microsoft Kin One
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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)Microsoft Kin One
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
BQ 3120
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3120 mAh1240 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LED notification
• Sony IMX214 sensor camera
• Quantum Color+
• Dolby sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Microsoft Kin One
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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