Xiaomi Mi 5X vs BQ Aquaris VS Plus

Hardware

OSAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat)Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
RAM4 GB
-44.8
4 GB
-44.8
Internal64 GB
-65.4
64 GB
-65.4
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506Adreno 505
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430

Screen

TypeLTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsLTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.5 inches (13.475 cm)
-20
5.5 inches (13.475 cm)
-20
Resolution1080x1920
-11.8
1080x1920
-11.8
Pixel density403 Pixels per inch
+13.4
401 Pixels per inch
+12.8
Screen/body ratio70.1%
-17
71.4%
-15.5
Multi-touchYesYes
ProtectionDinorex glass

Sound

AlertsMP3, WAV ringtones, VibrationMP3, WAV ringtones, Vibration
Output3.5mm3.5mm

Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
RadioFM radioFM radio

Camera

PrimaryDual 12 MP (26mm, f/2.2; 50mm, f/2.6), phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
-74.7
12 MP (f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25 µm), phase detection autofocus, LED flash
-74.7
Video[email protected], [email protected][email protected], [email protected]
Secondary5 MP, 1080p
-66.9
8 MP (f/2.0, 1.12 µm), 1080p, LED flash
-47.1
Features1.25 µm/ 1.0 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panoramaGeo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama

Battery

CapacityNon-removable Li-Ion 3080 mAh battery
-40.8
Non-removable Li-Po 3400 mAh battery
-34.7

Body details

Height15.54 cm (6.34 inch)
-8.3
15.23 cm (6.22 inch)
-10.1
Width7.58 cm (3.09 inch)
-9.2
7.67 cm (3.13 inch)
-8.1
Thickness0.73 cm (0.3 inch)
-16.6
0.84 cm (0.34 inch)
-4
Volume85.989036cm3 (5.25 inch3)
-31.7
98.123844cm35.99 inch3)
-22
Weight165 g (5.82 oz)
-26.5
183 g (6.46 oz)
-18.5
ColorsBlack, Gold, Rose GoldMist Gold

Sensors

GPSA-GPS, BDS, GLONASSA-GPS, GLONASS
InfraredYes
Expandable memorymicroSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
USB2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connectormicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Gyro, ProximityAccelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Gyro, Proximity

Network

SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
GPRSYesYes
EdgeYesYes
SpeedHSPA
LTE
HSPA
LTE
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFCYes

Other information

MessagingEmail, IM, MMS, Push Mail, SMS(threaded view)Email, IM, MMS, Push Email, SMS(threaded view)
BrowserHTML5HTML5
JavaNo
Document viewer
Fast battery charging
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
Photo/video editor
Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
Document viewer
Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)
MP3/AAC/WAV player
MP4/H.264 player
Photo/video editor

Availability

VendorXiaomiBQ
Modal year20172018
Announced2017 July2018 February
StatusComing soon. Expected release 2017, AugustComing soon. Expected release 2018, March

Review

Rating

2.9/10

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2.6/10

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Pros and cons

Pros403ppi pixel density.
Dual camera.
Compact dimensions (15.54x7.58x0.73cm).
Thin, 0.73cm.
Light weight, 165g.
Fast battery charging.
Dual SIM.
CDMA compatible.
Fingerprint sensor.
Type-C USB.
External memory expansion slot: microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
3 colors.
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401ppi pixel density.
Dinorex glass.
Compact dimensions (15.23x7.67x0.84cm).
Thin, 0.84cm.
Light weight, 183g.
Fast battery charging.
Quick charge.
Dual SIM.
Fingerprint sensor.
External memory expansion slot: microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
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Cons4 GB RAM.
64 GB internal memory.
5.5 inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
1080x1920 screen resolution.
70.1% screen/body ratio.
12 MP primary camera.
5 MP front camera.
3080 mAh battery.
Not water resistant.
Non-removable battery.
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4 GB RAM.
64 GB internal memory.
5.5 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
1080x1920 screen resolution.
71.4% screen/body ratio.
12 MP primary camera.
8 MP front camera.
3400 mAh battery.
Not water resistant.
Non-removable battery.
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