Bq Aquaris 4.5 vs Nokia 3.1 A

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris 4.5 vs Nokia 3.1 A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 3:27 PM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:31 AM

Compare Nokia 3.1 A X Bq Aquaris 4.5 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Nokia 3.1 A Compare Bq Aquaris 4.5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2990
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3.1 A

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!

3 Advantages Bq Aquaris 4.5	vs	22 Advantages Nokia 3.1 A
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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) (dedicated slot)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)168% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)10% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+295 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.45"21% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1600 mAh	vs	+2990 mAh87% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
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Model	Aquaris 4.5	3.1 A
Other model names	bq Aquaris 4.5 12GB 03BQAQU06, bq Aquaris 4.5 32GB 03BQAQU01	AT&T Nokia 3.1 A TA1140, TA-1140, HMD Global
Country or region available	(Europe), Spain	USA
Brand	Bq	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2013	6/1/2019
Depth	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 132 millimeters (2.64 x 5.2 in)	71.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.83 x 6.01 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
RAM memory	1GB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30)
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	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 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	2990 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
Call control	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 8GB or 32GB microSD class 10 included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • HAC M3/T4 • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris 4.5	Nokia 3.1 A
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered