BQ Aquaris X vs Sony Xperia SP: Comparison

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

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BQ Aquaris XBQ Aquaris XGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Sony Xperia SPSony Xperia SPGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Sony Xperia SP
Sony Xperia SP
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.9
23 reviews
5.9
52 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris X vs Sony Xperia SP

Specs BQ Aquaris X prices BQ Aquaris X
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy Sony Xperia SP Sony Xperia SP
Global · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 5.2" 4.6"
Resolution FHD HD
Usable surface 70% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.7 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm 		67.1 mm
130.6 mm
10.0 mm
Weight 153 g 155 g
Micro SnapD. 626
Octa-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Dual-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 65.761
v6 		26.700
v?
Battery 3100 mAh 2370 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand BQ Sony
Aliases -- Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia LTE C5306

Release Date
Release date March 2017,
7 years ago 		March 2013,
11 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris X
Sony Xperia SP
BQ Aquaris X
Sony Xperia SP
Size
72.7 mm • 146.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
67.1 mm • 130.6 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 155 g
Usable surface 70 % 66 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 4.6"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 319 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
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.2
7.4
Is it comfortable?
8.0
7.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
5.6
Number of reviews
23 reviews
52 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 2x Krait 200 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 320

RAM
RAM 3 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
65.761
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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26.700
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.2
7.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
5.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
4.8
Number of reviews
23 reviews
52 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.4
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" --

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 0.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
7.0
Quality of nighttime photos
6.2
4.6
Quality of selfies
7.9
4.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
6.5
Number of reviews
23 reviews
52 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

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

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 		--
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.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
7.9
Quality of the GPS
8.6
7.7
And the WiFi?
8.8
7.1
Number of reviews
23 reviews
52 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
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2370 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • 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
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 54%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
23 reviews
52 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) 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
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 39%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 61%
    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
  • 64%
    Never
  • 26%
    Once a year
  • 8%
    Every six months
  • 2%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
23 reviews
52 reviews
Prices
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