Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs BQ Aquaris X
Comparison between BQ Aquaris X5 Plus and BQ Aquaris X: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ.
The verdict
Your pick: BQ Aquaris X, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,200 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 424 ppi
- Weight
- 145 g
- against 153 g
BQ Aquaris X, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Display Diagonal
- 5.2″
- against 5″
- OS Version
- 7
- against 6
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Rose Gold | Black, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 70 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Body Height | 145 mm | 146.5 mm |
| Weight | 145 g Best value | 153 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | 70 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,200 mAh Best value | 3,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 424 ppi |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass, Capacitive Touch | Dinorex Glass, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B7, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.48 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/96 kHz Audio, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Aquaris X5 Plus | Aquaris X |
