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Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB) 29Points
5.5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3620
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare Bq Aquaris M5.5 X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)

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)} 29 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB) vs Vivaz (U5a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)163 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (75MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)50%
Thinner
vs12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+401 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+5.5"72%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3620 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+97 grams (3.4 ounces)67%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
ModelAquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Vivaz (U5a)
Other model namesbq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB + 3GB RAM), bq M5.5Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandBqSony Ericsson
Release date5/1/20153/4/2010
Depth8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory3GB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps10.2/2 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+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity3620 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
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, Blue, Red, Gray, Light pink
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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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