Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu) vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris E5 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/18/2020 1:32 PM, updated: 8/29/2021 8:39 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi K30 X Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Xiaomi Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB) Compare Bq Aquaris E5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)

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!

4 Advantages Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)55% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)167% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)7 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	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+395 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.67"33% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP5 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	+1/1.72" inches86% 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	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 2MP3 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) 800 Mbps37 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 (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh80% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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.

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
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Model	Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	bq Aquaris E5 Ubuntu Edition Dual-sim	Xiaomi Redmi K30 (128GB + 8GB RAM), M1912G7BC, M1912G7BE
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Bq	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2015	12/1/2019
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)	76.6 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 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)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
System version	Ubuntu Touch 1.0	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	800/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 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)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5.0"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/1.72" 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 (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
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 (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
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	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	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W 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 (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
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 • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Blue, Red, Purple • MIUI 11, 12 • Game Turbo 2.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris E5 HD (Ubuntu)	Redmi K30 (128GB/8GB)
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