BQ Aquaris X5 Plus Specs, Review, Price, Release Date, Opinions, Pros and Cons

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BQ Aquaris X5 Plus released on July, 2016. This brand is not popular in the global market, but it seems the specifications of this phone is good.

Take a look at specifications, price, quick review, features, opinions, pros and cons of BQ Aquaris X5 Plus.

Price of BQ Aquaris X5 Plus

The price of BQ Aquaris X5 Plus is – (based on Europe market)

Price in USA is $335
Price in Europe is €300
Price in UK is £256
Price in India is ₹22500
Price in China is ¥ 2200

Specifications of BQ Aquaris X5 Plus

Features	Specs
Display	5.0 inches, LTPS IPS LCD Display
Screen Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels
Operating System	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
CPU	Snapdragon 652 Octa-core Processor
GPU	Adreno 510
Memory	2GB or 3GB of RAM
Inbuilt Storage	16GB or 32GB
Storage Upgrade	256GB via micro SD card
Primary Camera	16MP with dual-LED (dual tone) Flash and PDAF
Video recording	2160p @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	8MP
Battery	3200mAh (Non-removable)
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
4G	Yes
SIM card type	Dual SIM
Weight	145gms

Specs and Details of BQ Aquaris X5 Plus

Display

BQ Aquaris X5 Plus sports a 5-inch LTPS IPS LCD display which is covered by Dinorex glass for protection. The screen resolution is stunning with 1080 x 1920 pixels in the relatively lower screen size. The pixel density measured at 441 pixels per inch.

CPU and GPU

BQ Aquaris X5 Plus packs Snapdragon 652 Octa-core processor which clocks at 1.8GHz on Cortex A72 chip and 1.4GHz on Cortex A53 chip. The Adreno 510 graphical processor comes in support with the CPU.

RAM and Storage

There are two variants available in BQ Aquaris X5 Plus based on RAM and storage capacity. The first variant is 2GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage. And the second one is one step higher and has 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. The expandable storage option is also available can add up to 256GB of storage using microSD card.

Software

The operating software of BQ Aquaris X5 Plus is Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Camera

BQ Aquaris X5 Plus has a 16MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. The rear camera has features such as dual-LED (dual tone) flash and Phase Detection Autofocus. The video resolution is 2160p at 30fps.

Battery

A 3200mAh battery powering up BQ Aquaris X5 Plus. It is a non-removable type battery.

Other Features and Connectivity

BQ Aquaris X5 Plus has the following connectivity features – GPRS, Edge, 3G, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, FM Radio and USB OTG. Fingerprint Scanner on the rear side and Dolby Atmos Sound are the special features.

Quick Review of BQ Aquaris X5 Plus

The Display has very high-level pixel density which brings more clarity and sharpness to the screen. Dinorex glass protection is not bad. The Snapdragon 652 Octa-core processor is the perfect mid-level chip. It enhances the user experience compared to the other old class processor chipsets.

Out of the 2 variants, we opt for 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage. The RAM capacity is the backbone for smartphone use. So, going with higher capacity is the best idea. A 3GB RAM can do multitasking without any issues.

Cameras are brilliant in Pixel counts, features such as PDAF and also in video resolution. These high-level cameras usually not easy to be found in the mid-level smartphones. It brings nice combination. Finally the 3200mAh Battery, which can power up the device for one day on casual use.