Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris X Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
Comparison between BQ Aquaris X Pro and Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris X Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Usable Surface
- 74.5 %
- against 70 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 7.8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Samsung Exynos 7420 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 82,638 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 156.6 mm |
| Weight | 158 g Best value | 182 g |
| Usable Surface | 70 % | 74.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | — |
| Talk time | — | 22 h |
| Music playback time | — | 44 h |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 386 ppi |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 3G, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.13 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Galaxy A8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Aquaris X Pro | SM-A8100, SM-A810F, SM-A810YZ, SM-A810S |
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