Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris X Pro vs ZTE Axon M
Comparison between BQ Aquaris X Pro and ZTE Axon M: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris X Pro, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 158 g
- against 230 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 12.2 mm
ZTE Axon M, if you care about…
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, A2DP, LE
- against Loudspeaker, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 82,638 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 12.2 mm |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 150.9 mm |
| Weight | 158 g Best value | 230 g |
| Usable Surface | 70 % Best value | 68.3 % |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,180 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
| Talk time | — | 29 h |
| Standby time | — | 290 h |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 426 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Heart Rate Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Single 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 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 3G, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 3G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris X Pro | Axon M |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Aquaris X Pro | Z999 |
