Allview X3 Soul
#4507
BQ Aquaris U
#5088Category Breakdown
Allview X3 Soul
BQ Aquaris U
Performance
57.956.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
77.956.5
Battery
25.625.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.254.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.029.4
Summary
- The Allview X3 Soul features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, while the BQ Aquaris U has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD screen, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the X3 Soul is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Aquaris U utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Aquaris U includes PDAF for faster focus.
- The X3 Soul has a 3150 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 3080 mAh battery in the Aquaris U.
- Software-wise, the X3 Soul runs on Android 5.1, while the Aquaris U comes with Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 7.0, providing a more recent software experience.
- The X3 Soul is heavier at 147.6g compared to the 140g of the Aquaris U, and the latter supports NFC connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X3 Soul
BQ Aquaris U
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Dinorex glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3150 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.9 x 74.6 x 6.9 mm (5.98 x 2.94 x 0.27 in)
145 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight
147.6 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Black
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass