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Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris M5.5 vs BQ Aquaris VS
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: BQ Aquaris M5.5, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris M5.5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,620 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 72.8 %
- against 68.9 %
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.2″
BQ Aquaris VS, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 42,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Body Height | 151.8 mm | 148.1 mm |
| Weight | 162 g Best value | 165 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.8 % Best value | 68.9 % |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,620 mAh Best value | 3,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Dragontrail Glass, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen, Dinorex Glass |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 7 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| 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, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.4 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.8 W/kg | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, aptX, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Aquaris M5.5 | Aquaris VS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
