BQ Aquaris X2
#3676
Nokia 7.1
#3684Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X2
Nokia 7.1
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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, f/1.8, 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide)
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
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Black, Sand Gold
Gloss midnight blue, gloss steel
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
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