Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) vs Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime vs Bq Aquaris M5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3080
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3120
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)
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11 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 26 Common items in both devices |
| 1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core |
| 16 million |
| (back) 13MP |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| HDR photo only main camera |
| Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) |
| Other model names | ηΊ’η±³Note 5A ι«ι η, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDE6S, MDT6S | bq Aquaris M5 (16GB + 2GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Europe) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Bq |
| Release date | 8/1/2017 | 5/1/2015 |
| Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in) | 69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in) |
| Weight | 153 grams (5.36 ounces) | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 441 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Dragontrail Glass |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-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 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 2GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| 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 | 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 | CDMA 800, 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 Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20) |
| 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 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| 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 |
π· Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
| 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 |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| 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 | LED | 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 |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
π Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| 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 | 4.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 | Supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BQ 3120 |
| Battery capacity | 3080 mAh | 3120 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | 240 hours (10 days) | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| 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 | β’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold β’ 2.5D glass screen β’ 450-nits brightness β’ MIUI 9.0 | β’ Colors: Black, White β’ USB OTG On-The-Go β’ LED notification β’ Sony IMX214 sensor camera β’ Quantum Color+ β’ Dolby sound β’ WiFi hotspot |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/2GB) | |
| 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 |