Bq Aquaris X (32GB) vs Meizu M5 Note (32GB)

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

8/22/2018 8:11 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:03 PM

Compare Meizu M5 Note X Bq Aquaris X (32GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Meizu M5 Note (32GB) Compare Bq Aquaris X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X (32GB)

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17 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	vs	3 Advantages Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core82% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

25 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

32GB (24GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Other model names	BQ Aquaris X1 (32GB + 3GB RAM)	Meizu M5 Note 32GB/3GB M621C, M621Q, Meizu Meilan Note5
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Bq	Meizu
Release date	6/1/2017	12/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)	75.8 x 153.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.05 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat6 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired 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 X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
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: Carbon black, Pearl Rose • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metallic body • Flyme 6.0 OS • 2.5D screen glass • Fast Charging: 100% in 90min • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.428W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)	feature not registered