BQ Aquaris E5 4G vs LG G3 S vs Motorola Moto X vs ZTE Nubia Z7 mini: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BQ Aquaris E5 4G vs LG G3 S vs Motorola Moto X vs ZTE Nubia Z7 mini. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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BQ Aquaris E5 4GBQ Aquaris E5 4GGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
LG G3 SLG G3 SGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Motorola Moto XMotorola Moto XGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
ZTE Nubia Z7 miniZTE Nubia Z7 miniChina · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
BQ Aquaris E5 4G
BQ Aquaris E5 4G
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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LG G3 S
LG G3 S
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Motorola Moto X
Motorola Moto X
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.3
110 reviews
6.4
32 reviews
8.5
15 reviews
7.5
6 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris E5 4G vs LG G3 S vs Motorola Moto X vs ZTE Nubia Z7 mini

Specs stores to buy BQ Aquaris E5 4G BQ Aquaris E5 4G
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		LG G3 S price compare LG G3 S
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		where to buy Motorola Moto X Motorola Moto X
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		ZTE Nubia Z7 mini price comparison ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5" 4.7" 5"
Resolution HD HD HD FHD
Usable surface 66% useful 72% useful 72% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.2 mm
143.2 mm
8.7 mm 		69.6 mm
137.7 mm
10.3 mm 		65.3 mm
129.4 mm
10.0 mm 		69.3 mm
140.9 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 139 g 137 g 130 g 143 g
Micro SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 17.813
v? 		18.411
v? 		18.483
v? 		37.385
v?
Battery 2850 mAh 2540 mAh 2200 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
10.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
OV10823
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.4 KitKat Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand BQ LG Motorola Nubia
Aliases -- D722, G3 Beat Ghost, XT1052 --

Release Date
Release date December 2014,
9 years ago 		July 2014,
9 years ago 		August 2013,
10 years ago 		July 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available On Sale Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris E5 4G
LG G3 S
Motorola Moto X
ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
BQ Aquaris E5 4G
LG G3 S
Motorola Moto X
ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
Size
72.2 mm • 143.2 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 137.7 mm • 10.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.3 mm • 129.4 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.3 mm • 140.9 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 139 g 137 g 130 g 143 g
Usable surface 66 % 72 % 72 % 70 %
Materials Plastic - - -
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Gold
White

Red

Yellow

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5" 4.7" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.6
8.3
6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.8
8.0
8.8
8.0
Is it comfortable?
7.6
8.2
8.9
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.0
6.8
7.9
6.5
Number of reviews
110 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
6 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA v3 v2.0GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 2x Krait 300 1.7 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 320 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
17.813
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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18.411
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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18.483
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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37.385
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Pedometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications -- --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.0
7.1
7.7
5.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.0
5.8
8.0
7.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.0
4.4
7.6
6.5
Number of reviews
110 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
6 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx 10.5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Unknown Omnivision OV10823 Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 Unknow ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.14 µm -- 0.70 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.6" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 1.2 Mpx 2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.0
7.6
7.4
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
5.9
5.3
6.3
7.0
Quality of selfies
6.7
5.5
7.3
7.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
7.3
7.3
7.3
Number of reviews
110 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
6 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B13 (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • BPP (Basic Printing Profile)
  • OBEX (OBject EXchange)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.890 W/Kg on head
0.836 W/Kg on body 		0.556 W/Kg on head
0.429 W/Kg on body 		-- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.460 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body 		1.390 W/Kg on head
0.500 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.2
7.8
8.2
7.8
Quality of the GPS
7.5
7.1
7.9
7.7
And the WiFi?
8.2
7.7
8.1
7.3
Number of reviews
110 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
6 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2850 mAh
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2540 mAh
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2200 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable
 --

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 19%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
110 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
6 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 22%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 20%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 35%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 36%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 17%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
110 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
6 reviews
Prices
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