Bq Aquaris X (32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 (64GB Global)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 9:25 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 6:27 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6 X Bq Aquaris X (32GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Redmi 6 (64GB Global) Compare Bq Aquaris X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X (32GB)

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!

17 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 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
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+18W3 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.	vs	5W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+146 grams (5.11 ounces)6% Lighter
5.2"	vs	+5.45"5% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
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Model	Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
Other model names	BQ Aquaris X1 (32GB + 3GB RAM)	Xiaomi Redmi 6 Global 4GB RAM + 64GB, Xiaomi Cereus
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	(Global, International), (Europe), India, Taiwan
Brand	Bq	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
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)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
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	150/50 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	M1804C3DG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3DH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3DG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3DH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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
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)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.12μm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 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
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
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.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
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: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9.6
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Redmi 6 (64GB Global)
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