Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/31/2016 2:06 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:47 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom X Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) Compare Bq Aquaris X5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)

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19 Advantages Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core
+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)116% Thinner	vs	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+5"4% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)55% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2430 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 16MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP30% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
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Model	Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Other model names	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB + 2GB RAM)	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Bq	Samsung
Release date	7/28/2016	6/1/2014
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	ARM Mali-T624 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	2430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fingerprint sensor • LED notification • Sony IMX298 on camera • PDAF on camera • Dolby sound	• Colors: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.253W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)