Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris U2 vs Motorola Moto E5
Comparison between BQ Aquaris U2 and Motorola Moto E5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris U2, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 174 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Motorola Moto E5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 75.2 %
- against 69 %
- Display Diagonal
- 5.7″
- against 5.2″
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,280 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Grey, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 72.9 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Body Height | 148.1 mm | 154.4 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 174 g |
| Usable Surface | 69 % | 75.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.42 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.66 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.31 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Moto E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Aquaris U2 | XT1920DL, XT1920-DL |
