Bq Aquaris E5 FHD vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris E5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2025 5:15 PM, updated: 5/30/2025 7:48 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X Bq Aquaris E5 FHD 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB) Compare Bq Aquaris E5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.88"
IPS

720x1640

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)

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!

9 Advantages Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	vs	22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)57% Lighter	vs	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels76% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1640 pixels
+441 PPI70% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	260 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
2GHz 32bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner
5"	vs	+6.88"38% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/2.96" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 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) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+5160 mAh106% 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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	bq Aquaris E5 Full HD (Octa Core) 03BQAQU23	Redmi 14C 4G Global 2409BRN2CA, 2409BRN2CY
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	(Latin America), (Global, International)
Brand	Bq	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2014	8/30/2024
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)	77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	260 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ], 600nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	HyperOS
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4 750Mhz	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	2GB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	300/150 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth f/3.0
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2.96" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.4 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	5160 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
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: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD	Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered