BQ Aquaris M5 vs Samsung Galaxy J4+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BQ Aquaris M5 vs Samsung Galaxy J4+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics
BQ Aquaris M5
BQ Aquaris M5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Samsung Galaxy J4+
Samsung Galaxy J4+
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.8Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.2 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.5
153 reviews
5.7
50 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris M5 vs Samsung Galaxy J4+

Specs where to buy BQ Aquaris M5 BQ Aquaris M5
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Samsung Galaxy J4+ prices Samsung Galaxy J4+
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 6"
Resolution FHD HD+
Usable surface 69% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 69.4 mm
143.0 mm
8.4 mm 		76.7 mm
161.3 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 144 g 178 g
Micro SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 30.124
v? 		35.620
v7
Battery 3120 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand BQ Samsung
Aliases -- Galaxy J4 Plus, Galaxy J4Plus, SM-J415F, J415F

Release Date
Release date July 2015,
8 years ago 		August 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris M5
Samsung Galaxy J4+
BQ Aquaris M5
Samsung Galaxy J4+
Size
69.4 mm • 143.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.7 mm • 161.3 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 144 g 178 g
Usable surface 69 % 73 %
Materials Polycarbonate Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

Blue

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 6"
Type LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD+
720 x 1480 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 274 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 90% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail glass
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.2
7.4
Is it comfortable?
7.9
7.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3
6.1
Number of reviews
153 reviews
50 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 1.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 550 Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 308

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB
Type -- LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
30.124
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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35.620
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.7
6.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
5.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.9
3.4
Number of reviews
153 reviews
50 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO 100 - 800 --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --

Features
Flash Dual LED No
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 4.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
6.5
Quality of nighttime photos
6.4
4.0
Quality of selfies
7.6
5.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.3
7.3
Number of reviews
153 reviews
50 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.445 W/Kg on head
0.441 W/Kg on body 		0.315 W/Kg on head
1.463 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.0
8.1
Quality of the GPS
8.1
7.6
And the WiFi?
8.1
7.6
Number of reviews
153 reviews
50 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3120 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 32%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 52%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
153 reviews
50 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.2 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 27%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 59%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    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?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
153 reviews
50 reviews
Prices
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