Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris E5 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 10:26 AM, updated: 4/22/2020 12:54 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) Compare Bq Aquaris E5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (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!

6 Advantages Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	vs	22 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+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	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core167% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)15% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+403 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.26"25% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% 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	+1/2.55" inches25% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% 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
(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 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	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+3350 mAh34% 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
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.

19 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
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Model	Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Other model names	bq Aquaris E5 Ubuntu Edition Dual-sim	小米8 青春版, Mi8 Youth edition, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	China
Brand	Bq	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2015	9/1/2018
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
System version	Ubuntu Touch 1.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
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	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm 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 (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.283W/kg (head), 0.519W/kg (body)	feature not registered