BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Huawei P9 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Huawei P9 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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BQ Aquaris X5 PlusBQ Aquaris X5 PlusGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Huawei P9 LiteHuawei P9 LiteGlobal · 3GB · 16GB · L21
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 ProXiaomi Redmi Note 3 ProChina · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Huawei P9 Lite
Huawei P9 Lite
Global · 3GB · 16GB · L21
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.4Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.7Camera 5.4Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.3 Connectivity 5.4 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 5.1 Battery 5.0 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.8
45 reviews
8.1
101 reviews
7.8
68 reviews
9.0
745 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Huawei P9 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Specs where to buy BQ Aquaris X5 Plus BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy Huawei P9 Lite Huawei P9 Lite
Global · 3GB · 16GB · L21 		Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 5.2" 5.2" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 70% useful 72% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.0 mm
145.0 mm
7.7 mm 		72.6 mm
146.8 mm
7.5 mm 		71.0 mm
144.8 mm
7.3 mm 		76.0 mm
150.0 mm
8.7 mm
Weight 150 g 139 g 153 g 164 g
Micro SnapD. 652
Octa-Core 		Kirin 650
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7580
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 650
Hexa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 79.000
v6 		52.934
v? 		41.868
v? 		91.531
v7
Battery 3200 mAh 3000 mAh 2900 mAh 4050 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3P3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand BQ Huawei Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- SM-A510F, A510F Hongmi Note 3 Pro, Red Rice Note 3 Pro

Release Date
Release date February 2016,
10 years ago 		March 2016,
10 years ago 		December 2015,
10 years ago 		March 2016,
10 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Huawei P9 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Huawei P9 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Size
70.0 mm • 145.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 146.8 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 144.8 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 150.0 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 150 g 139 g 153 g 164 g
Usable surface 68 % 70 % 72 % 73 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy Plastic, Metal Aluminium alloy Magnesium alloy
Resistance - - - -
Colors
White
Gray
Black
White
Gold
Black
White
Gold
Gold
Silver
Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.2" 5.2" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS • Sunlight Display technology
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 80% NTSC
  • Quantum Color+
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dinorex glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.8
6.5
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.0
8.8
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.5
8.4
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
7.6
8.4
8.0
Number of reviews
45 reviews
101 reviews
68 reviews
745 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 650 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956
CPU 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Hexa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 16 nm 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 510 ARM Mali-30 MP2 ARM Mali-T720 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 510

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
79.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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52.934
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 49% of devices
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41.868
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 49% of devices
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91.531
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
7.5
7.7
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.0
7.7
7.9
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
6.7
6.4
8.9
Number of reviews
45 reviews
101 reviews
68 reviews
745 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Unknown Samsung S5K3P3
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI ISOCELL
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 1600
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/3.06" -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
8.2
8.7
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
5.8
6.4
6.9
6.5
Quality of selfies
8.1
7.5
7.5
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
7.9
8.0
8.3
Number of reviews
45 reviews
101 reviews
68 reviews
745 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.253 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.286 W/Kg on head
0.475 W/Kg on body 		0.416 W/Kg on head
0.598 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.880 W/Kg on head
0.530 W/Kg on body 		-- -- W/Kg on head
1.256 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
8.3
8.6
8.9
Quality of the GPS
9.0
7.9
8.4
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.0
8.4
8.5
9.0
Number of reviews
45 reviews
101 reviews
68 reviews
745 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
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3000 mAh
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2900 mAh
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4050 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 24%
    Less than a day
  • 18%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 28%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
45 reviews
101 reviews
68 reviews
745 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 9 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 9 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 9 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 10 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services Without Google Mobile services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 33%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 1%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 37%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 23%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 62%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
45 reviews
101 reviews
68 reviews
745 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 384 --
From $ 183 --
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