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Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) 19Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M) Compare Bq Aquaris X5 Plus X
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)} 19 Advantages Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) vs Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core102%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)18%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (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
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+3200 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)21%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
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
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
4G LTE
150 Mbps
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
ModelAquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Other model namesBq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB + 2GB RAM)Galaxy S5 mini G800M 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Latin America)Canada
(Latin America), Canada
BrandBqSamsung
Release date7/28/20167/1/2014
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)70 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCristal Dinorex (NEG)Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Rose Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Fingerprint sensor
• LED notification
• Sony IMX298 on camera
• PDAF on camera
• Dolby sound
• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.95W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.253W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)0.733W/kg (head), 0.487W/kg (body)
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