Bq Aquaris X (64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/25/2018 2:47 PM, updated: 4/6/2020 10:54 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X Bq Aquaris X (64GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) Compare Bq Aquaris X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X (64GB)

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!

10 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+424 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 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	Dual-LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+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
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"	vs	+5.7"10% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(back) 22.6MP42% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.6" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+4070 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

33 Common items in both devices

64GB (54GB available)

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
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Model	Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
Other model names	BQ Aquaris X1 (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Standard edition (64GB+4GB), Xiaomi Scorpio
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Bq	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2017	10/25/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 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 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	386 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 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
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	600/50 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 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)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	22.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5488x4112 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	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 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	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
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	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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4070 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast 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 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
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, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
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