BQ Aquaris X vs Huawei Nova vs Nubia Z17 Mini vs Xiaomi Mi5s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BQ Aquaris X vs Huawei Nova vs Nubia Z17 Mini vs Xiaomi Mi5s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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BQ Aquaris XBQ Aquaris XGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Huawei NovaHuawei NovaChina · 4GB · 64GB
Nubia Z17 MiniNubia Z17 MiniChina · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 3GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Huawei Nova
Huawei Nova
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Nubia Z17 Mini
Nubia Z17 Mini
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 6.2Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 4.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.9
23 reviews
9.4
12 reviews
8.0
23 reviews
9.0
206 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris X vs Huawei Nova vs Nubia Z17 Mini vs Xiaomi Mi5s

Specs BQ Aquaris X prices BQ Aquaris X
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Huawei Nova prices Huawei Nova
China · 4GB · 64GB 		Nubia Z17 Mini price compare Nubia Z17 Mini
China · 4GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi5s prices Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 5" 5.2" 5.15"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 70% useful 70% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.7 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm 		69.1 mm
141.2 mm
7.1 mm 		72.5 mm
146.7 mm
7.5 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 153 g 146 g 155 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 626
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 652
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 65.761
v6 		77.300
v7 		83.640
v? 		146.988
v6
Battery 3100 mAh 3020 mAh 2950 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX258
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand BQ Huawei Nubia Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- Xiaomi Mi 5s

Release Date
Release date March 2017,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		March 2017,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global China China China

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris X
Huawei Nova
Nubia Z17 Mini
Xiaomi Mi5s
BQ Aquaris X
Huawei Nova
Nubia Z17 Mini
Xiaomi Mi5s
Size
72.7 mm • 146.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.1 mm • 141.2 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.5 mm • 146.7 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 146 g 155 g 145 g
Usable surface 70 % 70 % 70 % 71 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy Metal Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

Gold
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5" 5.2" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 428 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
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
8.2
6.6
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.2
9.5
9.5
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.0
9.4
8.9
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
9.0
8.3
9.0
Number of reviews
23 reviews
12 reviews
23 reviews
206 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

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

Antutu
Score
65.761
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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77.300
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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83.640
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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146.988
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- eMMC 5.1 Storage --
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 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.2
8.1
8.0
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
9.3
9.2
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
8.2
8.5
9.0
Number of reviews
23 reviews
12 reviews
23 reviews
206 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Sony IMX258 Sony IMX378 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 100 - 12800 --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.25 µm 1.12 µm 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.9" 1/3.06" 1/2.3"
2
Camera type
--
--

Black & white
--
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX258
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
60 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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX219 Exmor RS Unknown Omnivision OV4688
Type -- CMOS -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm -- 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/4" -- 1/3"
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
9.0
9.2
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.2
6.9
8.0
8.1
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.7
8.8
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
8.6
8.3
9.0
Number of reviews
23 reviews
12 reviews
23 reviews
206 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 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
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • 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 		0.990 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.420 W/Kg on head
0.720 W/Kg on body 		-- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
8.5
8.4
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.6
9.4
9.1
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.9
8.9
9.4
Number of reviews
23 reviews
12 reviews
23 reviews
206 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
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3020 mAh
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2950 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • 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
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
23 reviews
12 reviews
23 reviews
206 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No No No

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
  • 92%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    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
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 33%
    Never
  • 39%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
23 reviews
12 reviews
23 reviews
206 reviews
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