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BMW X5 E53 10.25 inch Android Head Unit with Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto and 4G
SKU: IM1453BH
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Key specifications
- System
- Android 14 OS (UFS 2.2 High-Speed Storage)
- Chipset
- Unisoc 7865 Octa-Core (2x A75 @ 2.2GHz + 6x A55 @ 1.8GHz)
- Memory
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
- Screen
- 10.25″ QLED IPS (1920×720) – G+G Tempered Glass
- Audio output
- Optical, Coaxial, RCA (Supports AKM 7604 DSP & 36-Band Equalization)
- Amplifier
- TDA7851 amplifier (4x 48W output)
Functions
- Wireless Apple CarPlay: read more below
- Android Auto: read more below
- DSP sound processor: read more below
- 4G LTE: read more below
- Wi-Fi: read more below
- Bluetooth: read more below
- QLED screen: read more below
- IPS screen: read more below
- DAB radio (with an add-on): read more below
- Steering wheel controls: read more below
- Screen mirroring: read more below
- RCA pre-outputs: read more below
- GPS navigation: read more below
- Built-in amplifier: read more below
What you need to fit this
1 · In the box
- 1 x 4G Antenna
- 1 x Camera Cable
- 1 x CANbus Box
- 1 x CANbus Cable
- 1 x GPS Antenna
- 1 x ISO Wiring Harness
- 1 x Radio Antenna Cable
- 1 x RCA Cable
- 1 x User Manual
- 2 x USB Cable
- Installation Holder
The XTRONS IM1453BH is a 10.25 inch Android 14 head unit for the BMW X5 E53 (1999-2006). It brings wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in 4G and an AKM DSP to the X5's dashboard, and keeps factory functions through CANbus.
- Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto over dual-band Wi-Fi
- 10.25 inch IPS QLED screen at 1920×720
- AKM 7604 DSP with 36-band equalisation
- Dual Bluetooth: Qualcomm aptX HD for music plus a second Unisoc module
- Optical, coaxial and RCA audio outputs
- Gyroscope and inclinometer showing roll and pitch for off-road use
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Your iPhone links to CarPlay over Wi-Fi, so maps, calls and music are on the 10.25 inch screen without a cable. Voice commands handle directions and messages while you drive.
Your iPhone connects on its own when you start the car, so there's no cable to plug in. It needs an iPhone with wireless CarPlay support; check yours in Settings > General > CarPlay. A cable still works when you'd rather charge on the way.
Wireless Android Auto
Android phones connect to Android Auto wirelessly too, bringing Google Maps, calls and music apps to the dashboard with controls sized for driving.
Maps, calls, messages and music from your Android phone appear on the car screen, with Google Assistant for voice control. It needs a phone with Google services, which most Android phones have. To connect without a cable, the phone must support wireless Android Auto too.
10.25 inch QLED screen
The 10.25 inch QLED panel runs at 1920×720, sharp enough for detailed maps. It has an anti-glare finish for sunny days and G+G tempered glass on the front.
IPS viewing angles
The IPS panel keeps its colours from an angle, so it reads as well from the passenger seat as from the driver's.
AKM DSP and 36-band equaliser
The AKM 7604 DSP gives you a 36-band equaliser, so you can correct the peaks and dips of the X5's cabin and speakers rather than just turning the bass up or down.
The sound processor lets you tune the sound to your car: an equaliser, a delay for each speaker so the sound centres on your seat, and crossovers that keep deep bass away from small speakers. Start from a preset and change one setting at a time.
Built-in amplifier
The TDA7851 amplifier delivers 4x48W, enough to drive the factory speakers without adding an amp.
The built-in amplifier drives your car's speakers directly, which is all most cars need. If your car has a factory amplifier, as many premium sound systems do, it usually stays in use and may need an adapter, so check before ordering.
Optical, coaxial and RCA outputs
Fibre-optic, coaxial and RCA outputs give you a clean signal for an external amplifier or processor if you upgrade the system later.
RCA pre-outputs send a clean, low-level signal to an external amplifier or subwoofer. Count the channels you need (front, rear and sub) against the outputs in the specifications. You'll also need RCA leads and power wiring for the amplifier.
Dual Bluetooth
Two Bluetooth modules work side by side. The Qualcomm module streams music with aptX HD, and the Unisoc 5.2 module can link to an OBD-II scanner or a dash cam at the same time as your phone.
Built-in 4G LTE
Fit a standard Micro-SIM and the unit has its own data connection for live traffic, weather and streaming, without tethering to a phone.
A SIM card in the head unit gives it its own internet connection for maps, traffic and streaming, so it doesn't need your phone's hotspot. You supply the SIM and the data plan; a data-only SIM is usually the cheapest way to do it.
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi runs on 2.4G and 5G bands, carrying wireless CarPlay and Android Auto and connecting to a hotspot for updates and app downloads.
Screen mirroring
Mirror your phone's screen on the head unit for apps that don't run in CarPlay or Android Auto.
Mirroring shows your phone's whole screen on the car screen, unlike CarPlay and Android Auto, which show apps designed for driving. It usually needs a companion app on the phone, and paid video streaming apps often block it.
DAB radio with an external tuner
Add an external DAB tuner and the unit can receive digital radio stations.
Digital radio gives clearer sound and more stations than FM where there's DAB coverage. It needs a DAB aerial: a stick-on windscreen aerial is the usual choice, or a splitter if your car already has a combined FM and DAB aerial.
Factory functions kept
CANbus integration keeps factory features such as ACC and door reminders. Your factory steering wheel controls for volume, track and calls carry on working, so you can use the stereo without reaching for the screen.
Your steering wheel buttons keep working with the new unit, either through a CAN bus decoder or by teaching the unit each button. Check which your car needs before ordering. A few buttons may do nothing if the unit has no matching function.
Gyroscope and inclinometer
The built-in gyroscope and inclinometer show real-time roll and pitch, useful when the X5 is off the tarmac, with no extra sensors to fit.
Processor and memory
A Unisoc 7865 octa-core chipset (two A75 cores at 2.2GHz and six A55 cores at 1.8GHz) works with 4GB RAM and 64GB UFS 2.2 storage. It plays 1080P video and runs navigation and music together, and it's rated from -30°C to +80°C.
Works with
What's in the box
- 1 x 4G Antenna
- 1 x Camera Cable
- 1 x CANbus Box
- 1 x CANbus Cable
- 1 x GPS Antenna
- 1 x ISO Wiring Harness
- 1 x Radio Antenna Cable
- 1 x RCA Cable
- 1 x User Manual
- 2 x USB Cable
- Installation Holder
| System | Android 14 OS (UFS 2.2 High-Speed Storage) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc 7865 Octa-Core (2x A75 @ 2.2GHz + 6x A55 @ 1.8GHz) |
| Memory | 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM |
| Screen | 10.25″ QLED IPS (1920×720) – G+G Tempered Glass |
|---|
| Audio output | Optical, Coaxial, RCA (Supports AKM 7604 DSP & 36-Band Equalization) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier | TDA7851 amplifier (4x 48W output) |
| DAB | External DAB Supported |
| Connectivity | Dual Bluetooth (Qualcomm + Unisoc), 4G LTE, Dual-Band WiFi (2.4G/5G) |
|---|
| Power supply | DC 9.4V–15.8V (15A Max Working Current) |
|---|---|
| Temperature range | -30°C to +80°C (Automotive-Grade Durability) |
- For BMW X5 E53 (1999-2006)
- Please check whether there is a frame in the center console of your car as the picture shows, if there is, please remove the frame first to finish the installation.
- If your car's radio antenna port is the same as the picture and it is in the trunk, you need to order two extension cables (XTRONS ISOFZ and FZMF) to finish the installation.
- If your car's original radio has a 4.3" or 7" screen with a 12 pin plug, you will need this cable to aid the installation - XTRONS ICE/ACS/BMWDSP01.
- If there is a DSP (Digital Sound Processing) button in your factory radio, you will need to order an extension cable to aid the installation. (XTRONS AKEXL007FZMF is compatible.)
| Make | Model | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | X5 (E53) | 2000–2006 |
The unit plugs into the X5's original wiring using the supplied ISO harness, CANbus box and installation holder. If there's a frame in the centre console, remove it first. Cars with the aerial port in the boot need XTRONS ISOFZ and FZMF extension cables, an original radio with a 4.3" or 7" screen and 12 pin plug needs ICE/ACS/BMWDSP01, and a factory DSP button means ordering the AKEXL007FZMF extension cable.
Will my steering wheel buttons work?
Yes. CANbus integration keeps the factory steering wheel controls for volume, track and calls.
Which X5 does it fit?
The BMW X5 E53 from 1999 to 2006.
Can I use my own SIM card?
Yes. The built-in 4G module takes a standard Micro-SIM.
Can an OBD-II scanner connect while my phone is paired?
Yes. The second Bluetooth module can connect to an OBD-II scanner or dash cam alongside your phone.
Full specification from XTRONS
XTRONS's own pages for this product, as the manufacturer publishes them. Open any of them at full size to zoom in.
