The Spanish company bq has presented its new phone which has as one of its great innovations to include LTE connectivity and, in this way, allows access to mobile Internet at maximum speed. We are going to try to place this model on the market taking into account the hardware of the bq Aquaris E5 4G.
The truth is that the advances that have been included in this terminal make be a very interesting option on the market, as it combines a affordable cost, without being the most economical one that exists with access to 4G, but it does get one quality / price ratio Very respectable. Furthermore, it offers options that many other models in the table we created can't match.
An example is that this bq Aquaris E5 4G jumps to the processor Snapdragon 410, which is why it surpasses many of the current models, which rely on the previous model (Snapdragon 400). As for RAM, it has to be said that it offers the usual, 1 GB, but the truth is that the ideal would have been to increase this (such as the Galaxy S5 Mini, which reaches one and a half gigabytes).
The bq Aquaris E5 4G is also not out of place when it comes to storage, since this model has 16 GB expandable through the use of microSD cards, which is why it is placed at the head - shared with two other models-. In addition, with regard to weight and dimensions, it must be said that it is fulfilled, but it is certainly surpassed by several of the terminals included in the comparison, such as the Galaxy S5 Mini or the LG G2 Mini.
Some more detail to comment
Perhaps the most interesting is the battery, which exceeds to all the models compared by far, since the load of 2.850 mAh is far superior to any other. This will obviously provide a plus in terms of the autonomy, where the five-inch screen 720p It should not be very demanding and, by the way, it also makes it one of the most prominent in this section.
By including Android KitKat It must be said that the bq Aquaris E5 4G is in the usual line of mid-range terminals and, finally, another very positive detail of this phone: its main camera is nothing less than 13 megapixels, so if the quality of the sensor responds, there is no model that overshadows it, nor the HTC Desire 610 nor Xperia M2 from Sony, which may be the most notable next to the new model. In addition, its software is light and close to pure Android, which helps maintain fluidity with 1 GB of RAM.
Performance and key benchmarks
The Snapdragon 410 of the E5 4G provides 64-bit architecture and GPU Adreno 306, a jump compared to the Snapdragon 400 that many rivals mount. Compared to the Moto G 3rd generation, which also uses Snapdragon 410 but with slightly higher frequency and offers Android 5.x As standard, the E5 4G makes up for it with its battery 2.850 mAh and a very balanced fit for everyday tasks. The Moto G, on the other hand, adds IPX7 and versions with 1 / 8 GB y 2 / 16 GB from memory.
If we look at Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, the Exynos chip to 1,4 GHz and its 1,5 GB of RAM give it a specific advantage in raw power, but the E5 4G remains competitive with its HD panel and very low consumption. In the entry-level range, the Second generation Moto E offers a screen of 4,5 inch qHD (960 x 540), variants with Snapdragon 410/200, 1 GB of RAM y 2.390 mAh; its rear camera 8 SM it lacks LED flash and the front is VGA in certain versions, which is why the E5 4G is placed above in photography.
Screen, design and protection
With 5 inch IPS and resolution HD 720p, the E5 4G achieves a good balance of sharpness and consumption. Protection Dragontrail It is a point in its favor compared to competitors that mount Gorilla Glass 3 or more basic options. In size and weight it complies, although rivals such as Galaxy S5 Mini o LG Mini G2 They remain more compact due to their smaller diagonal. leveraging frames is correct for its segment.
Cameras and multimedia against rivals
The E5 4G integrates a main sensor of 13 SM (IMX214) with recording 1080p and a front of 5 SM, a configuration that places it among the best in its range. In comparison, the Moto G (3rd gen) It also offers 13 MP but with dual LED flash, Whereas the Moto E (2nd gen) It stays at 8 MP, without LED flash and a more modest front. Models like Xperia M2, LG Mini G2 o HTC Desire 610 They tend to underperform in detail and low-light captures.
Connectivity and memory
The E5 4G stands out for its LTE 4G stable, option dual SIM, microSD, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and A-GPS. It does not have NFC, something common in several rivals in this range. In storage, the versions of 8 / 16 GB expandable, placing it at the level of the best in its segment; compared to Moto E (8 GB) and certain variants of the M, the 16GB option of the E5 4G offers greater headroom without a card.
As you can see in the table included in this article, the bq Aquaris E5 4G is a model that has evolved well and, therefore, a good option purchase for those looking for a solid balance between performance, battery life and connectivity.
