Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) vs Bq Aquaris E5 FHD
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Bq Aquaris E5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
16
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
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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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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 FHD | |
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 |
π² 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 |
π€ 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 |
βοΈ 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 |
π½ 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) |
πΆ 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 |
π· 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 | 1.12Β΅m 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 |
πΈ 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"1.12Β΅m24mm | 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 | 1Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
π 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+ |
π 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 |
π§ 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 |
π 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 |
β 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 | β’ Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue β’ Samsung DeX (desktop experience) β’ Samsung Pay β’ Always-on display β’ 24-bit/192kHz audio | β’ Colors: Black, Black on white β’ USB OTG On-The-Go β’ LED notification β’ 18MP interpolated back camera β’ 8MP interpolated front camera β’ Dolby sound β’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ β’ WiFi hotspot β’ Java framework |
β’οΈ 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 |