BQ Aquaris M5.5
The BQ Aquaris M5.5 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 151.8 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
RAM2GB | 3GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 162g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,620 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
RAM
2GB | 3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,620 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3620 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
162g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
151.8 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BQ Aquaris M5.5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the BQ Aquaris M5.5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the BQ Aquaris M5.5 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the BQ Aquaris M5.5 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the BQ Aquaris M5.5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BQ Aquaris M5.5 ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat).
The BQ Aquaris M5.5 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The BQ Aquaris M5.5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The BQ Aquaris M5.5 has 4.0, A2DP.
