Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris X vs Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus (2018)
Comparison between BQ Aquaris X and Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus (2018): 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 | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris X, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 411 ppi
- Weight
- 153 g
- against 186 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus (2018), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 69,899 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 168 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 762 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Pink | Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 160.2 mm |
| Weight | 153 g Best value | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 70 % | 75.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 21 h |
| Music playback time | — | 60 h |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,220 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 411 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3.834 :1 |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass, IPS LCD | Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, 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 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.36 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.39 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.36 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Aquaris X | SM-A605FN, SM-A605G, SM-A605F, SM-A605GN, SM-A6050, SM-A605K, SM-A605X, SM-A6058 |
Features
| Specification | Aquaris X | Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | MP3 player |
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