BQ Aquaris X2
#3676
Huawei nova
#3680Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X2
Huawei nova
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.058.0
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X2 features a larger 5.65-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels compared to the 5.0-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels display of the Huawei nova, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X2 is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, which offers better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 625 in the nova.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the X2 includes dual pixel PDAF for improved focus.
- The Aquaris X2 has a slightly larger 3100 mAh battery compared to the nova's 3020 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- The X2 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Android One, while the nova initially launched with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) and can be upgraded to 7.0 (Nougat) with EMUI.
- Build quality is solid for both, with the X2 using Gorilla Glass on the front and a plastic back, while the nova has an aluminum back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X2
Huawei nova
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.65"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~427 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
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.29µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
150.7 x 72.3 x 8.3 mm (5.93 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
141.2 x 69.1 x 7.1 mm (5.56 x 2.72 x 0.28 in)
Weight
163 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Black, Sand Gold
Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey, Obsidian Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
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