Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X
vivo Y89
Performance
65.369.9
Camera
61.819.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.425.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.352.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.134.4
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the vivo Y89 has a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 626 chipset and have similar CPU and GPU configurations, but the vivo Y89 has more RAM at 4GB compared to the Aquaris X's 3GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Y89 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its versatility for portrait shots.
- The Aquaris X has a 3100 mAh battery with 18W charging support, while the Y89's 3260 mAh battery does not support fast charging.
- The Aquaris X runs on Android 7.1.1, whereas the Y89 operates on a newer Android 8.1, potentially offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X
vivo Y89
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 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-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB 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/2.0, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3260 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)
154.8 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
153 g
149.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mineral Black, Pearl Rose
Aurora, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, 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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

