BQ Aquaris X2 Pro
#2415
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
#2434Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X2 Pro
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
Performance
74.369.9
Camera
65.965.2
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.424.2
Build
77.694.1
Connectivity
66.358.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.249.0
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X2 Pro features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, offering a premium feel, while the Xiaomi Mi A2 has a glass front and aluminum back with a slightly lighter design.
- Both devices have a 5.65" and 5.99" IPS LCD display, respectively, with similar resolutions but the Mi A2 has a lower pixel density.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, but the BQ offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera, the BQ has a dual rear setup with a 12 MP primary sensor, while the Mi A2 features a 12 MP and a 20 MP dual setup, giving it an advantage for selfies.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi A2 at 3000 mAh compared to the BQ's 3100 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Both run on Android One, ensuring a clean software experience, although the Mi A2 can be upgraded to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X2 Pro
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018, July 24
Description
N/A
Versions: Mi A2 (Global); Mi 6X (China)
Display
Size
5.65"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~427 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.29µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
18W wired, QC3 (Global)18W wired, QC4 (India)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.7 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.93 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
168 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Glaze White, Deep Silver
Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass