Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437) vs Bq Aquaris 3.5

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express vs Bq Aquaris 3.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2014 8:44 PM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:30 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris 3.5 X Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Bq Aquaris 3.5 Compare Samsung Galaxy Express X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)

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!

19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	vs	6 Advantages Bq Aquaris 3.5
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)26% Thinner	vs	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+207 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4.5"29% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)24% Lighter
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 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

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+9 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 Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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Model	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Aquaris 3.5
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Express i437 4G, Samsung SGH-i437	BQ Aquaris 3.5, 03BQAQU04, 03BQAQU07, 03BQAQU10, 03BQAQU11
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Spain
Brand	Samsung	Bq
Release date	11/1/2012	9/9/2013
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)	60 x 115 millimeters (2.36 x 4.53 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	165 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 Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	32bit
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	10 hours
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titanium Gray • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • S Beam • WiFi dual-band Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB or 16GB microSD included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered