BQ Aquaris E5s
#5016
Lava Icon
#6333Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris E5s
Lava Icon
Performance
53.339.6
Camera
36.019.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.931.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.824.2
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris E5s and Lava Icon both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris E5s is powered by a Snapdragon 412 chipset with a slightly faster CPU at 1.4 GHz compared to the 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 in the Lava Icon.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aquaris E5s supports 1080p video recording at 60fps, while the Lava Icon is limited to 30fps.
- The BQ model has a larger 2850 mAh battery compared to the 2500 mAh in the Lava Icon, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris E5s runs on Android 5.1.1, providing a more updated experience than the Lava Icon's Android 4.4.2.
- In terms of build, the Aquaris E5s is slightly thicker and heavier than the Lava Icon, which is marginally lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris E5s
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2850 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2850 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.2 x 72.2 x 8.7 mm (5.64 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
139 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity