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Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)

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

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Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) 04Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB) Compare Bq Aquaris E5 X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)

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Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)} 4 Advantages Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) vs Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)} 14 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)23%
Thinner
vs10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+367 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6"20%
Larger screen
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.
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
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
2500 mAhvs+3000 mAh20%
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 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 13MP
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+20 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
ModelAquaris E5 HD (8GB)Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Other model namesbq Aquaris E5 (Quad Core) 03BQAQU21Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL (4G 16GB/2GB)
Country or region availableSpain(Europe)
Spain, (Europe)
(Europe)PhilippinesIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaRussiaSingaporeTaiwan
(Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan
BrandBqAsus
Release date6/1/201412/5/2015
Depth8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)84 x 164.6 millimeters (3.31 x 6.48 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI367 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 E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
RAM memory1GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
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)
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 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/900/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/900/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE

πŸ“· Camera

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered24 hours (1 day)
Standbyfeature not registered453 hours (18.9 days)

βž• Other features

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
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, Black on white
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ LED notification
β€’ 18MP interpolated back camera
β€’ 8MP interpolated front camera
β€’ Dolby sound
β€’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red
β€’ Asus ZenUI 2.0
β€’ Toshiba camera sensor
β€’ Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds)
β€’ Dual tone flash
β€’ Beidou GPS
β€’ 5GB Asus Webstorage
β€’ Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time

☒️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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