Bq Aquaris X (64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2018 9:08 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:38 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium X Bq Aquaris X (64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166) Compare Bq Aquaris X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)

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!

7 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	vs	17 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	236 grams (8.26 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)51% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+760 PPI79% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.8"12% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MP96% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches22% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+3540 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP52 certified	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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Model	Aquaris X (64GB)	Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Other model names	BQ Aquaris X1 (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Dual-sim, Sony PF12
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Bq	Sony
Release date	6/1/2017	7/30/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)	80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	236 grams (8.26 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	2160x3840 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	760 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1200/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE
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 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 19.2 megapixels 12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 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	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3540 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver • HDR10 display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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