Samsung Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830) vs Bq Aquaris 4.5

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Axiom vs Bq Aquaris 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/30/2014 2:03 PM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:31 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris 4.5 X Samsung Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Bq Aquaris 4.5 Compare Samsung Galaxy Axiom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	vs	9 Advantages Bq Aquaris 4.5
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 7.2 Mbps
+2100 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1600 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)16% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+245 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

4GB (1.83GB available) / 4GB (2GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 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
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
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Model	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Aquaris 4.5
Other model names	Galaxy Axiom R830 for US Cellular	bq Aquaris 4.5 12GB 03BQAQU06, bq Aquaris 4.5 32GB 03BQAQU01
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Spain
Brand	Samsung	Bq
Release date	11/28/2012	3/1/2013
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.8 x 121.7 millimeters (2.51 x 4.79 in)	67 x 132 millimeters (2.64 x 5.2 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 Lite (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 230 400Mhz	PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	4GB (1.83GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	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	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	252 hours (10.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 8GB or 32GB microSD class 10 included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Axiom (SCH-R830)	Bq Aquaris 4.5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head), 1.28W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered