Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) vs OnePlus 5 (64GB)

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

8/29/2017 8:47 PM, updated: 5/27/2020 2:32 PM

Compare OnePlus 5 X Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3620
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points OnePlus 5 (64GB) Compare Bq Aquaris M5.5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 5 (64GB)

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!

3 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	vs	24 Advantages OnePlus 5 (64GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+3620 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)6% Lighter
8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP181% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.06" inches	vs	+1/2.8" inches9% 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.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

5.5"

Dual-LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
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Model	Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Other model names	bq Aquaris M5.5 Essential HD (16GB + 2GB RAM)	OnePlus 5 A5000 6GB RAM, One Plus 5
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Taiwan
Brand	Bq	OnePlus
Release date	5/1/2015	6/1/2017
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)	74.1 x 154.2 millimeters (2.92 x 6.07 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Optic AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP standard f/2.636mm1/2.8"1.0µm1.6x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3620 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Samsung S5K3M2 sensor camera • Quantum Color+ • Dolby sound • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Midnight Black, Slate Gray, Soft Gold • LED notification (RGB) • Oxygen OS 4.5.8 • 2.5D curved glass • Dirac HD sound • Dash Charge • Sony IMX 398 back camera • Sony IMX 371 front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.395W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	feature not registered