BQ Aquaris X5
The BQ Aquaris X5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144.4 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.69 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
RAM2GB | 3GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 148g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Also Known As
Available as Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
RAM
2GB | 3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
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
2,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2900 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
148g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144.4 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.69 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
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 X5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the BQ Aquaris X5 does not have NFC.
Yes, the BQ Aquaris X5 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The BQ Aquaris X5 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the BQ Aquaris X5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BQ Aquaris X5 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat).
The BQ Aquaris X5 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The BQ Aquaris X5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The BQ Aquaris X5 has 4.0, A2DP.
