BQ Aquaris X vs BQ Aquaris X Pro vs BQ Aquaris X: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BQ Aquaris X vs BQ Aquaris X Pro vs BQ Aquaris X. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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BQ Aquaris X Pro
BQ Aquaris X Pro
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
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Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
7.9
23 reviews
7.6
32 reviews
7.9
23 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris X vs BQ Aquaris X Pro vs BQ Aquaris X

Specs BQ Aquaris X prices BQ Aquaris X
Global · 3GB · 32GB
where to buy BQ Aquaris X Pro BQ Aquaris X Pro
Global · 4GB · 64GB
BQ Aquaris X price comparison BQ Aquaris X
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 70% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.7 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm
72.7 mm
146.2 mm
7.8 mm
72.7 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 153 g 158 g 153 g
Micro SnapD. 626
Octa-Core
SnapD. 626
Octa-Core
SnapD. 626
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 65.761
v6
82.638
v7
65.761
v6
Battery 3100 mAh 3100 mAh 3100 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
2L7
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand

Brand BQ BQ BQ
Aliases -- -- --

Release Date

Release date March 2017,
7 years ago
March 2017,
7 years ago
March 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X Pro
BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X Pro
BQ Aquaris X
Size
72.7 mm 146.2 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
72.7 mm 146.2 mm 7.8 mm
Print 3D Model
72.7 mm 146.2 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 158 g 153 g
Usable surface 70 % 70 % 70 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy
Resistance - - -
Colors
Black

Rose-gold
Black

White
Black

Rose-gold

Screen

Diagonal 5.2" 5.2" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 80% NTSC
  • Quantum Color+
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Dinorex glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 80% NTSC
  • Quantum Color+
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Dinorex glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 80% NTSC
  • Quantum Color+
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Dinorex glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.1
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.2
8.3
8.2
Is it comfortable?
8.0
8.2
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
8.1
9.0
Number of reviews
23 reviews
32 reviews
23 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM

RAM 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- --

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No
Gaming buttons No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.2
8.0
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
7.7
7.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
7.4
7.8
Number of reviews
23 reviews
32 reviews
23 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Samsung 2L7 Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.6" 1/2.8"

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
8.2
8.1
Quality of nighttime photos
6.2
7.5
6.2
Quality of selfies
7.9
7.4
7.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
8.4
8.0
Number of reviews
23 reviews
32 reviews
23 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

BQ Aquaris X camera: Comparison of real photos

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo

USB

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

SAR

European measurement

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

0.253 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body
0.298 W/Kg on head
1.780 W/Kg on body
0.253 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

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Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
8.2
8.1
Quality of the GPS
8.6
8.8
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.8
7.9
8.8
Number of reviews
23 reviews
32 reviews
23 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3100 mAh
3100 mAh
3100 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
23 reviews
32 reviews
23 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 39%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 53%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 34%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 39%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 35%
    Every six months
  • 65%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 19%
    Once a year
  • 22%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 35%
    Every six months
  • 65%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
23 reviews
32 reviews
23 reviews