BQ Aquaris X2
#2597
Lenovo S5
#3297Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X2
Lenovo S5
Performance
66.864.4
Camera
65.938.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.424.2
Build
74.977.8
Connectivity
66.354.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.742.2
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X2 features a slightly larger 5.65-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Lenovo S5 has a 5.7-inch display with the same resolution but a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X2 is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 625 in the S5.
- The camera on the Aquaris X2 includes a 12 MP dual-camera setup, whereas the S5 has a 13 MP dual-camera, with the Aquaris X2 providing a lower aperture for potentially better low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Aquaris X2 at 3100 mAh compared to the S5's 3000 mAh, and both devices lack wireless charging.
- The Aquaris X2 runs on Android One for a cleaner software experience, while the S5 uses Lenovo's ZUI, which may include additional customizations.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X2
Lenovo S5
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.65"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~427 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.29µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF13 MP B/W
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
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
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.7 x 72.3 x 8.3 mm (5.93 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
154 x 73.5 x 7.8 mm (6.06 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
163 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Carbon Black, Sand Gold
Midnight Black, Flame Red
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/100 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 3.7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass