Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris M5 vs Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
Comparison between BQ Aquaris M5 and Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris M5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,120 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 267 ppi
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | Intel Atom Z3560 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 22 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | PowerVR G6430 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 31,988 | 41,152 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Quad-core 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 64 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Red, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 10.9 mm |
| Body Width | 69.4 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 143 mm | 152.5 mm |
| Weight | 144 g Best value | 170 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.4 % | 70.8 % Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 10.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,120 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Features | Dragontrail Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB OTG, NFC |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.45 W/kg | 0.35 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.44 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris M5 | Zenfone 2 ZE550ML |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Aquaris M5 | — |
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