Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris E5 vs Asus ROG Phone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2019 2:41 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:14 PM

Compare Asus ROG Phone 2 X Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) Compare Bq Aquaris E5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)

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!

5 Advantages Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	vs	26 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)79% Lighter	vs	240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+512GB (484GB available)36 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+391 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.59"32% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP4 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" inches60% 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) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 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) 1200 Mbps56 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh140% 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/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+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-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Other model names	bq Aquaris E5 Quad Core (16GB + 1GB RAM) C000060	Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (512GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Bq	Asus
Release date	6/1/2014	8/1/2019, Announced: 7/22/2019
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)	77.6 x 170.99 millimeters (3.06 x 6.73 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	391 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	600nits[typ] HDR10 108% DCI-P3 1ms response
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	ROG UI
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 398936 (v7), 483248 (v8) Geekbench: 10923 (v4.4) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
RAM memory	1GB	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	512GB (484GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	1200/150 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@480fps (slow motion) Sony IMX586 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4
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 E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
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: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)
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