BQ Aquaris V
#4348
Meizu M3x
#4724Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris V
Meizu M3x
Performance
56.366.7
Camera
43.919.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
25.425.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.151.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.331.5
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris V features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Meizu M3x has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris V is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset, whereas the M3x utilizes the Mediatek Helio P20, which offers higher clock speeds.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the M3x has a larger sensor size, potentially improving low-light performance, while the Aquaris V has an 8 MP front camera compared to the M3x's 5 MP.
- The battery capacity of the M3x is slightly higher at 3200 mAh, and it supports faster 24W charging compared to the 3100 mAh battery and 18W charging of the Aquaris V.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris V runs Android 7.1.2, upgradable to Android 8.0, while the M3x operates on Android 6 with Flyme 6, which may offer a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris V
Meizu M3x
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.1 x 73 x 8.4 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
153.8 x 76 x 7.4 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.29 in)
Weight
165 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blue, Gold, Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass