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Bq Aquaris 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X Bq Aquaris 4 03Points
Bq Aquaris 4
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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19Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Bq Aquaris 4 X
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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!

Aquaris 4} 3 Advantages Bq Aquaris 4 vs Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)1%
Lighter		vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core108%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (9GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)25%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
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 Beanvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+3000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
16 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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ModelAquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model namesbq Aquaris 4 12GB 03BQAQU05ηΊ’η±³5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandBqXiaomi
Release date11/1/201310/1/2017
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory1GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: White
β€’ 8GB microSD class 10 included
β€’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Java framework		β€’ Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
β€’ Aluminum body
β€’ MIUI 8.5

☒️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris 4Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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