Bq Aquaris E5 FHD vs Google Pixel XL (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris E5 vs Google Pixel XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/8/2016 2:11 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Google Pixel XL X Bq Aquaris E5 FHD 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Google Pixel XL (32GB) Compare Bq Aquaris E5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	vs	25 Advantages Google Pixel XL (32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+(back) 13MP4% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.3MP
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 32bit Octa-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)69% More internal storage for applications and files
8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+534 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches39% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+3450 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris E5 FHD	Pixel XL (32GB)
Other model names	bq Aquaris E5 Full HD (Octa Core) 03BQAQU23	Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Bq	Google
Release date	7/1/2014	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)	75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4 750Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
RAM memory	2GB	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	650/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: 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	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)