Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) vs Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Bq Aquaris E5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB)
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19 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| Dual-LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| HDR photo only main camera |
| f/2.2 (aperture) |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) |
| Other model names | ε°η±³Max 2, Xiaomi Max 2 MDI40, MDE40, MDT4, Xiaomi Oxygen | bq Aquaris E5 (Quad Core) 03BQAQU21 |
| Country or region available |  China |   Spain, (Europe) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Bq |
| Release date | 6/1/2017 | 6/1/2014 |
| Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 88.7 x 174.1 millimeters (3.49 x 6.85 in) | 71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in) |
| Weight | 211 grams (7.39 ounces) | 134 grams (4.69 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.44" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~74% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 342 PPI | 294 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Dragontrail Glass |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) | 32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB (115GB available) | 8GB (5GB available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.25Β΅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 only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | 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 |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| 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, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
π Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5300 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 57 hours (2.4 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Gold, Matte Black β’ Aluminum body β’ 2.5D glass screen β’ MIUI 8.0/8.5 β’ Fast battery charging β’ Quick Charge 3.0 | 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (128GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| 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 |