BQ Aquaris X
#4099
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
#4098Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
45.545.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.257.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0"
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mineral Black, Pearl Rose
Black, White/Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes