Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) vs Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Bq Aquaris E5 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2015 10:58 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris E5 X Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)

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16 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	vs	13 Advantages Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)42% Thinner	vs	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+9.7"94% Larger screen	vs	5"
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7340 mAh194% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
444 grams (15.54 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)2 times Lighter
264 PPI	vs	+294 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
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Model	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Other model names	iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6	bq Aquaris E5 (Quad Core) 03BQAQU21
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Apple	Bq
Release date	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014	6/1/2014
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)
Weight	444 grams (15.54 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	iPadOS 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)
CPU	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29753	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	7340 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black, Black on white • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • 18MP interpolated back camera • 8MP interpolated front camera • Dolby sound • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered