BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Moto Z Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime vs ZTE Nubia Z11 Max: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Moto Z Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime vs ZTE Nubia Z11 Max. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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BQ Aquaris X5 PlusBQ Aquaris X5 PlusGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Moto Z PlayMoto Z PlayGlobal · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Xiaomi Redmi 4 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 4 PrimeChina · 3GB · 32GB
ZTE Nubia Z11 MaxZTE Nubia Z11 MaxChina · 3GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Moto Z Play
Moto Z Play
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
China · 3GB · 32GB
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ZTE Nubia Z11 Max
ZTE Nubia Z11 Max
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.8
45 reviews
8.7
32 reviews
9.0
124 reviews
8.4
10 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Moto Z Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime vs ZTE Nubia Z11 Max

Specs where to buy BQ Aquaris X5 Plus BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Moto Z Play prices Moto Z Play
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM 		Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
China · 3GB · 32GB 		ZTE Nubia Z11 Max prices ZTE Nubia Z11 Max
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5" 5.5" 5" 6"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 69% useful 70% useful 75% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.0 mm
145.0 mm
7.7 mm 		76.4 mm
156.4 mm
7.0 mm 		69.6 mm
141.3 mm
8.9 mm 		82.3 mm
159.2 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 150 g 165 g 156 g 185 g
Micro SnapD. 652
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 652
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 79.000
v6 		59.600
v? 		62.359
v? 		73.000
v?
Battery 3200 mAh 3510 mAh 4100 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV16860
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K3L8
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand BQ Lenovo Xiaomi Nubia
Aliases -- -- Xiaomi Hongmi 4, Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro --

Release Date
Release date February 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago 		June 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global China China

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Moto Z Play
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
ZTE Nubia Z11 Max
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Moto Z Play
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
ZTE Nubia Z11 Max
Size
70.0 mm • 145.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.4 mm • 156.4 mm • 7.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 141.3 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
82.3 mm • 159.2 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 150 g 165 g 156 g 185 g
Usable surface 68 % 69 % 70 % 75 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Metal Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
White

Gray
Black

White
Gold

Silver

Gray
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.5" 5" 6"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED LCD IPS Super AMOLED
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 401 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 367 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
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Without Notch
  • 10000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • NTSC
  • 100% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
6.3
7.5
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.4
9.1
9.8
Is it comfortable?
8.7
6.8
9.1
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
8.4
8.2
9.2
Number of reviews
45 reviews
32 reviews
124 reviews
10 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976
CPU 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 510

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

Antutu
Score
79.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 39% of devices
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59.600
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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62.359
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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73.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED 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
7.8
8.0
9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.0
9.1
9.3
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
8.6
8.4
8.3
Number of reviews
45 reviews
32 reviews
124 reviews
10 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Omnivision OV16860 Samsung S5K3L8 Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI PureCel ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.31 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.4" 1/3.1" 1/2.8"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 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
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV5670F Unknown
Type -- -- PureCel --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.4" --
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
8.8
8.4
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
5.8
6.7
6.1
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.1
7.9
7.4
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.8
8.3
8.5
Number of reviews
45 reviews
32 reviews
124 reviews
10 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

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

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

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

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 		-- 0.770 W/Kg on head
0.830 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 -- 1.450 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body 		-- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
9.2
8.7
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.1
8.8
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.0
9.1
9.0
9.2
Number of reviews
45 reviews
32 reviews
124 reviews
10 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
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3510 mAh
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4100 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes
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
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 31%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 6%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 53%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 60%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
45 reviews
32 reviews
124 reviews
10 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No No

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
  • 53%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 44%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    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
  • 18%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 50%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
45 reviews
32 reviews
124 reviews
10 reviews
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