Allview X2 Soul Style
#5869
BQ Aquaris X5
#5224Category Breakdown
Allview X2 Soul Style
BQ Aquaris X5
Performance
49.353.4
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.023.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.945.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.228.7
Summary
- The Allview X2 Soul Style and BQ Aquaris X5 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the BQ Aquaris X5 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 chipset and a slightly faster CPU at 1.4 GHz, compared to the Mediatek MT6735 at 1.3 GHz in the Allview X2.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the BQ's f/2.0 aperture may offer better low-light performance than the f/2.2 of the Allview.
- The BQ Aquaris X5 also has a larger 2900 mAh battery compared to the Allview's 2350 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android 5.1, but the BQ can be upgraded to Android 7.0, offering a more modern software experience.
- The Allview is lighter at 128g versus the BQ's 148g, which may appeal to users prioritizing weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X2 Soul Style
BQ Aquaris X5
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Available as Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.4 x 71.2 x 7 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.28 in)
144.4 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.69 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
128 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, White, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass