Reviewers Liked
- Sharp, attractive screen
- Cyanogen OS
- Long battery life
- Highly customisable CyanogenMod software
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Iffy performance
- Inferior cameras
- Screen a little oversaturated
BQ Aquaris X5
A great-looking phone that ticks almost all the boxes – and it's available for a price that's not to be sniffed at.
-- As reviewed by TrustedReviews
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