Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris E5 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 11:03 PM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) Compare Bq Aquaris E5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)

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!

8 Advantages Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+294 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 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	Virtual ambient light sensor
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)135% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.5"30% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
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/2.0 (aperture)10% 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 12Advantage Android 12 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 (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh100% 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	+5.0 + 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	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Other model names	bq Aquaris E5 Quad Core (16GB + 1GB RAM) C000060	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	Hong Kong
Brand	Bq	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2014	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	1GB	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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 Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 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/2.0 (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	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + 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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
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)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
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, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (16GB/1GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)