Performance and Software
At its core, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 chipset, which was quite popular among mid-range devices at the time. The octa-core CPU, composed of a combination of 1.5 GHz and 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores, handles multitasking proficiently and ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks. Meanwhile, the Adreno 405 GPU manages graphics duties, facilitating casual gaming and video playback with decent efficiency.
The BQ Aquaris M5.5 originally launched with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop but is upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat, providing improved features and security updates. This upgrade allows users to experience a modern Android interface even on an older device. The phone is offered in several configurations, with 16GB to 32GB of internal storage and 2GB to 3GB of RAM, accommodating varying user needs. Additionally, the microSDXC slot permits further storage expansion.
- ⬤ BQ Aquaris M5.5 Design and Build
- ⬤ BQ Aquaris M5.5 Display
- ⬤ BQ Aquaris M5.5 Performance and Software