Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) vs Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime 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 Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
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14 Advantages 
3 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| 720x1280 pixels |
| (back) 13MP |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| HDR photo only main camera |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) |
| Other model names | ηΊ’η±³Note 5A ι«ι η, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDG6S, MDE6S, MDT6S | bq Aquaris E5 (Quad Core) 03BQAQU21 |
| Country or region available |  China |   Spain, (Europe) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Bq |
| Release date | 8/1/2017 | 6/1/2014 |
| Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in) | 71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in) |
| Weight | 153 grams (5.36 ounces) | 134 grams (4.69 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm) | 32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 8GB (5GB available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| 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 | 150/50 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 Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) | 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 | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | LED | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | 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, MKV, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
π Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | Bq Aquaris E5 HD (8GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3080 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | 240 hours (10 days) | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | 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, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold β’ 2.5D glass screen β’ 450-nits brightness β’ MIUI 9.0 | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) | 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 |