Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) vs Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) vs Bq Aquaris E5 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
2GB LPDDR2 / 2GB |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
720x1280 pixels |
294 PPI |
5" |
Only digital zoom |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
Model | Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 5 2014 (2GB RAM) | bq Aquaris E5 4G HD (16GB + 2GB RAM), C000072, C000073 |
Country or region available | feature not registered | Spain, (Europe) |
Brand | Asus | Bq |
Release date | 4/11/2014 | 1/1/2015 |
Depth | 10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in) | 72.15 x 143.15 millimeters (2.84 x 5.64 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 139 grams (4.87 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z2560 | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX544 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 2GB |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
π· Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
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 | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
π Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 2110 mAh | 2850 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 353 hours (14.7 days) | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | β’ Colors: Black, White, Red β’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1 β’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony β’ Supports GloveTouch input β’ Java framework | β’ Colors: Black, Black on white β’ USB OTG On-The-Go β’ LED notification β’ Sony Exmor RS sensor camera β’ Screen with 450 nits β’ Dolby sound β’ WiFi hotspot |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 4G (16GB/2GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.18W/kg (head) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.53W/kg (head) | 0.89W/kg (head), 0.836W/kg (body) |