Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) vs Bq Aquaris 5

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

1/18/2018 7:55 PM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:31 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris 5 X Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4850
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Bq Aquaris 5 Compare Xiaomi Mi Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)

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!

25 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	vs	3 Advantages Bq Aquaris 5
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+128GB (115GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)32% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+342 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+6.44"29% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4850 mAh120% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)19% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

18 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Aquaris 5
Other model names	小米Max 2016007, Xiaomi Max Prime 4GB RAM, Xiaomi Helium	bq Aquaris 5 03BQAQU02, bq Aquaris 5.0 03BQAQU09
Country or region available	China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Hong Kong, India	(Europe), Spain
Brand	Xiaomi	Bq
Release date	5/17/2016	7/1/2013
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	88.3 x 173.1 millimeters (3.48 x 6.81 in)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.44" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	PowerVR SGX544 286Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
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 (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4850 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • MIUI 8.0	• Colors: White, Black on white • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Bq Aquaris 5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered