BQ Aquaris X
#3708
Samsung Galaxy C7
#3295Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X
Samsung Galaxy C7
Performance
65.364.3
Camera
61.819.1
Display
58.982.8
Battery
25.426.1
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
62.359.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.142.3
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy C7 has a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X is powered by a Snapdragon 626 chipset with a 2.2 GHz CPU, compared to the C7's Snapdragon 625 at 2.0 GHz, both equipped with 32GB of storage and similar RAM configurations.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both devices offering 16 MP rear cameras, but the C7 has a wider aperture of f/1.9, allowing for better low-light performance.
- The Aquaris X has a 3100 mAh battery, while the C7 offers a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery, both supporting 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the Aquaris X runs Android 7.1.1, whereas the C7 initially launched with Android 6.0.1 but can be upgraded to Android 8.0.
- The build quality of the C7 includes a glass front and aluminum back, making it feel more premium compared to the Aquaris X's simpler design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X
Samsung Galaxy C7
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 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)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/1.9
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
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC3
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)
156.6 x 77.2 x 6.8 mm (6.17 x 3.04 x 0.27 in)
Weight
153 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Mineral Black, Pearl Rose
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
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 Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass