Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) vs Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential)
Side by side comparison between Realme 8 Pro vs Bq Aquaris M5.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3620
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Model | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) |
Other model names | Realme 8 Pro RMX3081 (128GB + 6GB RAM) | bq Aquaris M5.5 Essential HD (16GB + 2GB RAM) |
Country or region available | Brazil, India | (Europe) |
Brand | Realme | Bq |
Release date | 3/24/2021 | 5/1/2015 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.9 x 160.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.32 in) | 75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in) |
Weight | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) | 162 grams (5.67 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 267 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 430nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 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 | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | 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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°16mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.52" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 3620 mAh |
Charger, watts | 50W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Infinite Black, Infinite Blue, Illuminating Yellow, Punk Black • Realme UI 2.0 • Back camera: Samsung HM2 sensor • Front camera: Sony IMX471 sensor • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Always-on display | • Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Samsung S5K3M2 sensor camera • Quantum Color+ • Dolby sound • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Realme 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) | Bq Aquaris M5.5 (Essential) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.1W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.395W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body) |