Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) vs Bq Aquaris E5 FHD

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Bq Aquaris E5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2018 6:23 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:48 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris E5 X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Bq Aquaris E5 FHD Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)

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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	vs	3 Advantages Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 32bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB
+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.6"12% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.8" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)28% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

441 PPI

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Aquaris E5 FHD
Other model names	Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos	bq Aquaris E5 Full HD (Octa Core) 03BQAQU23
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Turkey	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Bq
Release date	1/6/2018	7/1/2014
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	ARM Mali-450 MP4 750Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Black, Black on white • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • 18MP interpolated back camera • 8MP interpolated front camera • Dolby sound • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)	Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)	feature not registered