Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris X vs Sonim XP8
Comparison between BQ Aquaris X and Sonim XP8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Sonim.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris X, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Weight
- 153 g
- against 335 g
- Usable Surface
- 70 %
- against 57 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 18 mm
Sonim XP8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,900 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Pink | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 18 mm |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 152 mm |
| Weight | 153 g Best value | 335 g |
| Usable Surface | 70 % Best value | 57 % |
| Resistance Features | — | IP69, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 4,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | — | 30 h |
| Standby time | — | 720 h |
| Music playback time | — | 70 h |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 441 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass, IPS LCD | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual 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 B14, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris X | XP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Aquaris X | XP8800 |
