| Model and physical features | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Model | Aquaris M5 32GB | One M9 64GB |
| Also known as | bq Aquaris M5 32GB 3GB RAM | HTC M9, HTC M9u, HTC One M9u, HTC Hima |
| Country or region available |  | feature not registered |
| Brand | Bq | HTC |
| Release date | May, 2015 | March, 2015 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in) | 69.7 x 144.6 millimeters (2.74 x 5.69 in) |
| Weight | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) |
| Operating system (OS) | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Operating system | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
| Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Architecture - Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) |
| CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
1.5Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
1Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A57
1.5Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 430 |
| RAM memory | 3GB | 3GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (28GB user available) | 64GB (54GB user available) |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Display type | TFT LCD | TFT Super LCD 3 |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 441 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Mobile networks and data | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Dual-SIM | Dual SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots Dual-SIM
micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G/5G network | LTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20) | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1800/900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
| Maximum download/upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Messaging and calling | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Primary / back camera | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Main camera | 13 megapixels | 20.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5376x3752 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160 pixels) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | 1/2.4" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Front / secondary camera | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Front camera | 5 megapixels | 4.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2688x1520 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Radio | FM | FM with RDS |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity and interfaces | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB - MHL-3 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 version A2DP | 4.1 version A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
| Other functions | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Java / Flash player | Not supported | Not supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
| Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black, White
- USB OTG On-The-Go
- LED notification
- Sony IMX214 sensor camera
- Quantum Color+
- Dolby sound
- WiFi hotspot | - Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Gold
- USB OTG On-The-Go
- HTC Sense 7.0 UI
- HTC BlinkFeed
- Dolby Audio
- Google Drive 100GB
- Quick Charge 2.0: 60% in 30min
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply and autonomy | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| Battery | LiPo - Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo - Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3120 mAh | 2840 mAh |
| Battery model / charger (watts) | BQ 3120 | feature not registered |
| Talk time | feature not registered | 1260 minutes | 21 hours | 0.9 day |
| Standby | feature not registered | 24120 minutes | 402 hours | 16.8 days |
| Radiation rate (SAR) | Bq Aquaris M5 32GB | HTC One M9 64GB |
| SAR USA, Mexico, Colombia | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR European Union, UK | feature not registered | 0.56 W/Kg (head) | 0.35 W/Kg (body) |