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Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) vs Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Z X Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) 03Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

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19Points Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) Compare Bq Aquaris M5 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)} 3 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) vs Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)} 19 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
+3120 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 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)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GBvs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)6%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)62%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
441 PPIvs+534 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
Dual-LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
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.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) 5MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
ModelAquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model namesbq Aquaris M5 (16GB + 3GB RAM)AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Latin America)USAItalyJapanMexico
(Latin America), USA, Italy, Japan, Mexico
BrandBqMotorola
Release date5/1/20159/1/2016
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory3GB4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
BQ 3120
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3120 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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