Bq Aquaris X (32GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2023 8:04 AM, updated: 1/25/2023 9:57 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 5 X Bq Aquaris X (32GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB) Compare Bq Aquaris X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.67"28% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+4650 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+120W6 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
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Model	Aquaris X (32GB)	Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	BQ Aquaris X1 (32GB + 3GB RAM)	黑鲨5, Black Shark 5
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Bq	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2017	4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/2022
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)	76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	Joy UI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 723333 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4120° 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4650 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Gray • Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (256GB/12GB)
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