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Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris M5.5 vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB) 06Points
5.5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3620
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) Compare Bq Aquaris M5.5 X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)

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/3GB)} 6 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB) vs Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+5.5"6%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3620 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
401 PPIvs+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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+1/2.5" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
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 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 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
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices
3GB / 3GB LPDDR3
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 5MP
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
ModelAquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
Other model namesbq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB + 3GB RAM), bq M5.5Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (16GB + 3GB RAM) XT1686, Motorola Potter
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
India
India
BrandBqMotorola
Release date5/1/20153/1/2017
Depth8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI424 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/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
RAM memory3GB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
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 registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
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/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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 M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3620 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
• TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
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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