BQ Aquaris X Pro
#3587
Meizu M3x
#4724Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X Pro
Meizu M3x
Performance
69.966.7
Camera
61.819.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.425.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.351.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.931.5
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X Pro features a more compact 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher pixel density of ~424 ppi compared to the Meizu M3x's 5.5-inch display at ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 626 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Helio P20 in the M3x.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Aquaris X Pro has a faster f/1.8 aperture, allowing for better low-light performance, while the M3x records video at 1080p, compared to the Aquaris X Pro's 4K capability.
- The battery capacity of the M3x is slightly higher at 3200 mAh, but the Aquaris X Pro supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris X Pro runs Android 7.1.1, while the M3x operates on an older Android 6 with Flyme 6, which may affect user experience and updates.
- Overall, the Aquaris X Pro offers better display quality, performance, and camera capabilities, while the M3x has a marginally larger battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X Pro
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
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 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/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.5 x 72.7 x 7.8 mm (5.77 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)
153.8 x 76 x 7.4 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.29 in)
Weight
158 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Glaze White
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 a/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
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass