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Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) 01Point
4.5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) Compare Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) X
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)} 1 Advantage Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)} 29 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)34%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core133%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+515 PPI110%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.7"27%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 20.1MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.2" inchesvs+1/2.4" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2000 apps (uApp Explorer)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)499 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2150 mAhvs+3340 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+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-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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ModelAquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Other model namesbq Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu editionMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region availableSpain(Europe)
Spain, (Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBqMicrosoft
Release date2/1/201511/20/2015
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 137 millimeters (2.64 x 5.39 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
System versionUbuntu Touch 1.0Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2150 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

βž• Other features

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black
β€’ LED notification
β€’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ ClearBlack display
β€’ Carl Zeiss optics camera
β€’ Qi Wireless charging
β€’ Microsoft Continuum
β€’ 15GB OneDrive
β€’ WiFi hotspot

☒️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.582W/kg (head), 1.003W/kg (body)feature not registered
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