In depth comparison and review of bq Aquaris X5 and ZTE Axon 7 mini. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 144.4 mm | 147.5 mm | ZTE Axon 7 mini has greater height than bq Aquaris X5. |
Width | 70.5 mm | 71 mm | ZTE Axon 7 mini has greater width than bq Aquaris X5. |
Depth | 7.5 mm | 7.8 mm | bq Aquaris X5 is narrower than bq Aquaris X5. |
Weight | 148 g | 153 g | bq Aquaris X5 is lighter than bq Aquaris X5. |
Body Colour | Black, antracite grey | White, rose gold | Anthracite black | White/sliver | Ion gold | Platinum grey | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.76 W/kg (body), 0.491 W/kg (head) | - | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.2" | ZTE Axon 7 mini has larger screen size than bq Aquaris X5. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ZTE Axon 7 mini has better screen resolution than bq Aquaris X5. |
Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 423 ppi | ZTE Axon 7 mini has better pixel density than bq Aquaris X5. |
Display Features | Quantum Color + | 2.5D curved glass | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Dragontrail (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 | |
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Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz | 1.5 GHz | ZTE Axon 7 mini has higher clock speed than bq Aquaris X5. |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | ZTE Axon 7 mini has higher processor core quantity than bq Aquaris X5. |
64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | ZTE Axon 7 mini has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 306 | Qualcomm ADRENO 405 |
MEMORY | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | ZTE Axon 7 mini has more RAM than bq Aquaris X5. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | ZTE Axon 7 mini has more internal memory than bq Aquaris X5. |
User Memory | 11.8 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 32 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
CAMERA | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | ZTE Axon 7 mini has better camera resolution than bq Aquaris X5. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX214 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | ZTE Axon 7 mini has better lens aperture than bq Aquaris X5. |
Lens Construction | 5-element | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | - | Night mode | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 1280 x 720 (720p) | |
Camera Features (Functions) | - | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), auto scene optimisation, Electronic Image Stabiliser plus (EIS)+ |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | ZTE Axon 7 mini has better front camera resolution than bq Aquaris X5. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - | |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | 4-element | - | |
Light Source (Front) | LED flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2900 mAh | 2705 mAh | bq Aquaris X5 has larger battery capacity than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
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Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 90 min | |
Standby Time | - | 270 hours | |
Talk Time | - | 900 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 900 min Standby: up to 270 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | CyanogenMod 12.1 | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
User Interface | - | Mifavor 4.0 UI | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
COMMUNICATIONS | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
NFC | - | Yes | ZTE Axon 7 mini has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), AWB | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, 3GP, WebM | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Atmos sound technology | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | - | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Dual microphones, notification LED | TTY compatible, HD Voice, Dual noise reduction microphones |
OTHERS | bq Aquaris X5 | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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Included Accessories | USB cable | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C | |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C | |
Humidity Range Operating | - | 10 - 95% |