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Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) 07Points
4.5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) Compare Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)

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Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)} 7 Advantages Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu) vs Moto G4 Play (XT1609)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+294 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1749 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2150 mAhvs+2800 mAh30%
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+17 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
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ModelAquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Other model namesbq Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu editionVerizon Motorola Moto G4 Play CDMA, Moto G4 Play 4th Gen
Country or region availableSpain(Europe)
Spain, (Europe)
USA
USA
BrandBqMotorola
Release date2/1/20156/1/2016
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 137 millimeters (2.64 x 5.39 in)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

πŸ“² Display

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
System versionUbuntu Touch 1.0Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile 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 E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
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 registeredf/2.2 (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 E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 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 supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity2150 mAh2800 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 E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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, 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€’ TurboPower charging
β€’ Water repellent nano-coating

☒️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris E4.5 (Ubuntu)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
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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