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BQ Aquaris E5s#5016

Released: 2015

BQ Aquaris E5s

Overall Score

29.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5016)29.8
Performance(#5026)53.3
Camera(#5130)36.0
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5094)23.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5143)43.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The BQ Aquaris E5s features a compact design with dimensions of 143.2 x 72.2 x 8.7 mm and a weight of 139g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
  • It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 chipset, with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.4 GHz and 2GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks and moderate multitasking.
  • The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 60fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
  • The battery capacity stands at 2850 mAh, providing adequate power for daily usage without fast or wireless charging options.
  • Running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, the software experience is relatively straightforward but may lack some modern features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, though it lacks NFC and 5G support.
  • The device is available in black and white colors, but it does not offer water resistance.
  • Overall, the BQ Aquaris E5s is a basic smartphone that covers essential features without advanced specifications.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSD

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2850 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2850 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions143.2 x 72.2 x 8.7 mm (5.64 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
Weight139 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass