BQ Aquaris X
#3708
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos
#2914Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos
Performance
65.361.4
Camera
61.891.7
Display
58.984.3
Battery
25.424.2
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
62.360.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.145.2
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X features a compact build with a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 424 ppi, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos has a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a density of about 515 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X is powered by a Snapdragon 626 chipset with an octa-core CPU, compared to the Note 4's Snapdragon 805 and quad-core CPU, giving the latter a slight edge in processing power.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Note 4 benefits from optical image stabilization (OIS) and a higher-quality selfie camera at 3.7 MP versus the Aquaris X's 8 MP.
- The battery capacity is similar, with the Aquaris X at 3100 mAh and the Note 4 at 3000 mAh, though the former supports faster charging at 18W.
- The BQ Aquaris X runs on Android 7.1.1, while the Note 4 originally shipped with Android 4.4.4 but can be upgraded to 6.0.1, indicating a more modern software experience on the Aquaris X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note4 (Dual SIM) N9100
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 420
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
3.7 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
15W wired, QC2
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)
153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
Weight
153 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mineral Black, Pearl Rose
Frosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold, Blossom Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.33 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, UV, heart rate, SpO2