Apple iPhone 6 Plus
#3030
BQ Aquaris X2
#2597Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
BQ Aquaris X2
Performance
56.566.8
Camera
77.265.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.425.4
Build
94.574.9
Connectivity
63.466.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.347.7
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6 Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the BQ Aquaris X2 has a slightly smaller 5.65-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A8 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Aquaris X2 utilizes the Snapdragon 636 with an octa-core CPU, providing more processing power.
- The camera on the Aquaris X2 is superior with a 12 MP rear camera compared to the iPhone's 8 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, while the iPhone is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Aquaris X2 at 3100 mAh versus the iPhone's 2915 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the iPhone on iOS 12.5.6 and the Aquaris X2 on Android 8.1 (Oreo) as part of the Android One program, offering a cleaner software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the iPhone featuring a glass front and aluminum back, while the Aquaris X2 has a Gorilla Glass front and a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
BQ Aquaris X2
General
Release Date
2014, September 19
2018
Announced
2014, September 09
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.65"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~427 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Apple A8 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Adreno 509
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.29µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2915 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2915 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
150.7 x 72.3 x 8.3 mm (5.93 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
172 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Carbon Black, Sand Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass