BQ Aquaris X
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BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
#4393Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Performance
65.362.1
Camera
61.837.5
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.425.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.359.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.133.9
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X features a slightly larger 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Aquaris X5 Plus has a 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X is powered by the Snapdragon 626 chipset, offering a balance of efficiency and power, whereas the X5 Plus uses the Snapdragon 652, which provides better multi-core performance.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the X5 Plus lacks the 720p@120fps video capability found in the X.
- The Aquaris X has a 3100 mAh battery, slightly less than the X5 Plus's 3200 mAh, but it supports faster 18W charging.
- The X runs on Android 7.1.1 out of the box, while the X5 Plus originally launched with Android 6.0.1 but can be upgraded to 7.1.1.
- Overall, both phones offer solid build quality and features, with subtle differences in display size, performance, and battery specifications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
Dinorex glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 510
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0"
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.5 x 72.7 x 7.9 mm (5.77 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)
145 x 70 x 7.7 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.30 in)
Weight
153 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mineral Black, Pearl Rose
Black, White/Rose Gold
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 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass