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BQ Aquaris X
BQ

BQ Aquaris X

Smartphone

Display diagonal
5.20 in
Battery capacity
3,100 mAh

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

1080p ALU 2 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

10.96* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p Driver Overhead 2 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

15.10* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p Manhattan 3.1 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

6.40* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p Manhattan OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

9.80* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p T-Rex OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

22.74* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1080p Texturing OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · MTexels/s

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

1,871* MTexels/s

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

1440p Manhattan 3.1.1 OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 2560 x 1440 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

3.10* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Car Chase OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

3.49* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Tessellation OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

9.73* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

ALU 2Android / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

10.99* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Car ChaseAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

3.47* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Driver Overhead 2Android / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

13.97* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Long term performance - T-RexAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

10.87* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Manhattan 3.1Android / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

6.31* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

ManhattanAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

9.61* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

T-RexAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

BQ Aquaris X

21.66* fps

bq Aquaris X

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 506 · SoC: Qualcomm (Cortex A53 - ARMv8)

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Benchmark results

  • Reported score · version unreported · cpu_score5,352*Platform unreported Compare results
  • Reported score · version unreported · gpu_score125,692*Platform unreported Compare results

Display

Display diagonal
5.20 in
Resolution
1920x1080
Panel
IPS LTPS LCD
Horizontal pixels
1,920 px
Vertical pixels
1,080 px

Processing & platform

Processor
Cortex-A53
CPU cores
8
Clock configuration
2.2 GHz

Memory & storage

Storage options
32 GB, 3 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 3 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Memory options

  • 3 GB LPDDR3
    Capacity
    3 GB
    Technology
    LPDDR3
  • 4 GB LPDDR3
    Capacity
    4 GB
    Technology
    LPDDR3

Storage options

  • 32 GB
    Capacity
    32 GB
  • 64 GB
    Capacity
    64 GB

Cameras

  • 16 MP
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    Dual LED (dual tone)
    Resolution
    16 MP
  • 8 MP
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    LED
    Resolution
    8 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
3,100 mAh
Removable battery
No
Battery technology
Li-Po

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
4.2
NFC
Yes*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall effect sensor
  • Light sensor
  • Proximity sensor

Connectivity & features

  • 3.5mm jack
  • A-GPS
  • Dual SIM
  • FM radio
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • NFC
  • USB OTG

Cellular networks

  • 2G GSM
  • 3G UMTS
  • 4G LTE

Bluetooth profiles

  • A2DP + aptX

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
146.5 x 72.7 x 7.9 mm (5.77 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)*
Height
146.50 mm
Width
72.70 mm
Thickness
7.90 mm
Weight
153 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Aquaris X*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 44 fields
body weight
153 g (5.40 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    153*
    unit
    g*
    original
    153 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
5.2 inches, 74.5 cm (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.2*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.2 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    74.5*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    74.5 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    256*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    256 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Aquaris X*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Mineral Black, Pearl Rose*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA, LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    14 nm*
    span
    • 37*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    2.2 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 506*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
32 GB, 3 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    16 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 22*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.0*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
  • original
    1/2.8"*
    span
    • 14*
    • 20*
    role
    nominal optical format; not a physical rectangle*
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
2160p@30fps, 720p@120fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    120*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    120fps*
    span
    • 18*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 290 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, auto-HDR, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Dinorex glass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@60fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    60*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    60fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery charging
Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    18W*
    span
    • 22*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
Aquaris X*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
8 MP, f/2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.0*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2017, April*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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sound
24-bit/192kHz audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    192*
    unit
    kHz*
    original
    192kHz*
    span
    • 7*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,100*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3100 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2017, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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body dimensions
146.5 x 72.7 x 7.9 mm (5.77 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.9 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.31*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.31 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
153* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Display Type
IPS LCD*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Pixels X
1,080*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,920*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
5.2* inches
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
70* %
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
3* GB
Scope and conditions
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optical_format_declarations
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Main Camera Single (MP)
16* MP
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
8* MP
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4.2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,100* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
327.7*
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optical_format_declarations
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Model
BQ Aquaris X*
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Launch Expected Year
2017.0*
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Height (mm)
146.5* mm
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Width (mm)
72.7* mm
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Thickness (mm)
7.9* mm
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Specifications 4 · 3 fields
name
Bq Aquaris X*
cpu score
5,352*
gpu score
125,692*

* Provisional data