Bq Aquaris X (32GB) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
23
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
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12 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| 1080x1920 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Model | Aquaris X (32GB) | Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) |
| Other model names | BQ Aquaris X1 (32GB + 3GB RAM) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 64GB G3226 Dual-Sim, Sony Redwood DS |
| Country or region available |   Spain, (Europe) |      (Global, International), Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan |
| Brand | Bq | Sony |
| Release date | 6/1/2017 | 5/1/2017 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in) | 79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in) |
| Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~70% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 367 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Cristal Dinorex (NEG) | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 8.1 Oreo | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (55GB available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20) | LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 23 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5520x4144 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | LED flash on both cameras |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4616x3464 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | LED | LED |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 2700 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 16.3 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 708 hours (29.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Carbon black, Pearl Rose • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Bq Aquaris X (32GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.428W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body) | feature not registered |