BQ Aquaris X5 review

A great budget phone, if you don't need a great camera

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BQ Aquaris X5 review

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BQ Aquaris X5 review

The camera is able to produce good-looking shots in less-than-perfect lighting; it's clear we're not dealing with an entry-level sensor.

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BQ Aquaris X5 review

The dark backdrop in this high-contrast scene is underexposed, but the main subject is well exposed and has plenty of detail.

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The shadows and midtones are a little washed out here, although most camera phones would struggle with the lighting in this scene.

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While getting pin-sharp night shots isn't always easy, it is possible if the subject is well lit.

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The X5 is begging for an Auto HDR mode here: the sky is overexposed and the foreground is pretty glum-looking.

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The X5 has captured a reasonable amount of colour and detail here, despite having limited light to work with.

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The X5 has done well here, capturing accurate colours with plenty contrast and getting the exposure about right.

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Andrew Williams
Andrew Williams

Andrew is a freelance journalist and has been writing and editing for some of the UK's top tech and lifestyle publications including TrustedReviews, Stuff, T3, TechRadar, Lifehacker and others.

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