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Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB) vs Blu Vivo IV (D970L)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris M5.5 vs Blu Vivo IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Vivo IV X Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB) 12Points
5.5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3620
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Blu Vivo IV (D970L) Compare Bq Aquaris M5.5 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)

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)} 12 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB) vs Vivo IV (D970L)} 6 Advantages Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3620 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 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
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+129 grams (4.52 ounces)26%
Lighter
8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+5.5 millimeters (0.22 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
401 PPIvs+441 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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

27 Common items in both devices
2GB / 2GB LPDDR2
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
 
ModelAquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Vivo IV (D970L)
Other model namesbq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB + 2GB RAM), bq M5.5Blu Vivo 4 D970L, BLU D970L
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)(Latin America)
(Global, International), (Latin America)
BrandBqBlu
Release date5/1/20155/1/2014
Depth8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)5.5 millimeters (0.22 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)70.2 x 145.1 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
RAM memory2GB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)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 M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 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 registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3620 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
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
• Samsung S5K3M2 sensor camera
• Quantum Color+
• Dolby sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White silver, White gold
• Screen protector included
• Plastic Case included
• Blu Bright+ sensor camera
• DTS Surround sound enhancement
• Gesture control
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/2GB)Blu Vivo IV (D970L)
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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