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Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris M5.5 vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix X Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB) 07Points
5.5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3620
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) Compare Bq Aquaris M5.5 X
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)

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!

Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)} 7 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB) vs ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)} 23 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)48%
Lighter
vs240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)18%
Thinner
vs9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+401 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs391 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+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
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+8GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (100GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.59"20%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.06" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches78%
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) 5MPvs+(front) 24MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3620 mAhvs+6000 mAh66%
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/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

16 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
ModelAquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesbq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB + 2GB RAM), bq M5.5Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBqAsus
Release date5/1/20157/22/2020
Depth8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI391 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered144Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered650nits[typ]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory2GB8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (100GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps5000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm
5MP macro f/2.0
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3620 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging30W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3/4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
• Samsung S5K3M2 sensor camera
• Quantum Color+
• Dolby sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black glare
• ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers)
• Always-On display
• DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• AeroActive Cooler 3

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.395W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)feature not registered
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