Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris X2 vs Tecno Phantom 8
Comparison between BQ Aquaris X2 and Tecno Phantom 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Tecno.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris X2, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 427 ppi
- against 386 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 185 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Tecno Phantom 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Unfolded thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | MediaTek Helio P25 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 109,000 | 65,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 294 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,083 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold | Blue, Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Body Height | 150.7 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight | 163 g Best value | 185 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.6 % Best value | 70.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.65″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 427 ppi Best value | 386 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 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 1800, 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 B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, 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 5.0 Best value | 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, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, aptX, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris X2 | Phantom 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | AX8, AX8S |
