Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris M5 vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 9:31 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) Compare Bq Aquaris M5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)

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6 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+3120 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)92% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

3GB / 3GB LPDDR4X

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 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 M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Other model names	bq Aquaris M5 (16GB + 3GB RAM)	盖乐世 C8 4G+ 3GB RAM + 32GB, SM-C7108ZKDCBK
Country or region available	(Europe)	China
Brand	Bq	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2015	9/1/2017
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
RAM memory	3GB	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
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	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BQ 3120	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3120 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
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, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Sony IMX214 sensor camera • Quantum Color+ • Dolby sound • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)

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Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris M5 vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate