CAT S60 (Single-sim) vs Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between CAT S60 vs Bq Aquaris X5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2017 7:01 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:47 PM

Compare Bq Aquaris X5 Plus X CAT S60 (Single-sim) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB) Compare CAT S60 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)

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!

2 Advantages CAT S60 (Single-sim)	vs	18 Advantages Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
+3800 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files
223 grams (7.81 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)54% Lighter
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)65% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+441 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5"6% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% 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
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	S60 (Single-sim)	Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Other model names	Caterpillar S60 smartphone, CAT S60 4G LTE Single-sim	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	South Africa, Canada, USA	(Europe)
Brand	CAT	Bq
Release date	4/1/2016	7/28/2016
Depth	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 147.9 millimeters (2.89 x 5.82 in)	70 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)
Weight	223 grams (7.81 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel and plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	USA/Canada version: UMTS 850/1700/1900 South Africa version: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 USA/Canada version: LTE (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17) South Africa version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
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	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	1032 hours (43 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 • FLIR Thermal Imaging back camera • Quick Charge 2.0 • Water resistant up to 5 meters and 60min • Drop-to-concrete resistance up to 1.8m (6ft) • Operating Temp: -25°C (-13°F) to 55°C (131°F)	• Colors: Black, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fingerprint sensor • LED notification • Sony IMX298 on camera • PDAF on camera • Dolby sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	CAT S60 (Single-sim)	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.253W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)