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BQ Aquaris E5 FHD (2014) review

Android OS v4.4 (KitKat)
Mediatek MT6592
Mali-400 MP2
2 GB / 16 GB
5 inches (1080 x 1920 px)
13 MP, 4128 x 3096 px, autofocus

BQ announced the launch of the Aquaris E5 FHD smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the BQ Aquaris E5 FHD phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6592 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The BQ Aquaris E5 FHD comes with Android OS v4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2500 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (1080 x 1920 px).

BQ Aquaris E5 FHD specifications

BrandBQ
NameAquaris E5 FHD
ModelAQE5FHD
Release date2014

Body

The weight of BQ Aquaris E5 FHD is about 4.9 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this BQ phone are average (5.59 x 2.8 x 0.34 inches).

Weight4.9 oz
Dimensions5.59 x 2.8 x 0.34 inches
Colorsblack, white
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The BQ Aquaris E5 FHD comes with Android OS v4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v4.4 (KitKat)
SoCMediatek MT6592
CPUOcta-core 2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2

Display

The size of Aquaris E5 FHD screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of BQ Aquaris E5 FHD with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of BQ Aquaris E5 FHD (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM2 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Aquaris E5 FHD is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera5 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4128 x 3096 px, autofocus
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The BQ Aquaris E5 FHD supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Aquaris E5 FHD phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB host
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 2500 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Aquaris E5 FHD is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Po 2500 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This BQ phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Aquaris E5 FHD phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The Dual SIM capability of BQ Aquaris E5 FHD phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, gyroscope, light, proximity
SpecialsDragontrail glass, Dual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the BQ Aquaris E5 FHD, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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