BQ Aquaris X2
#2597
Nokia 7.1
#2392Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X2
Nokia 7.1
Performance
66.866.8
Camera
65.953.0
Display
58.976.7
Battery
25.425.2
Build
74.977.0
Connectivity
66.369.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.749.4
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X2 and Nokia 7.1 both feature a solid build quality with aluminum frames and Gorilla Glass fronts, but the Nokia has a glass back, enhancing its premium feel.
- The displays are similar in size, with the Nokia offering HDR10 support and a slightly higher resolution, resulting in better color performance.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the same Snapdragon 636 chipset and offer comparable RAM and storage options.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both featuring a dual rear camera setup and 4K video recording capabilities, though the Nokia includes gyro-EIS for stabilization.
- The BQ has a slightly larger battery capacity, while both support 18W charging.
- Software experience is similar, as both run Android One, but the Nokia can be upgraded to Android 10, providing a longer software support timeline.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X2
Nokia 7.1
General
Release Date
2018
2018, October 28
Announced
2018
2018, October 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.65"
5.84"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~427 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 509
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 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)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3060 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
18W wired
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)
149.7 x 71.2 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
163 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Carbon Black, Sand Gold
Gloss midnight blue, gloss steel
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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, EDR, LE, aptX
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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass