Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X Pro vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/25/2018 2:55 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) Compare Bq Aquaris X Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)

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14 Advantages Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)
+128GB (109GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 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 on both cameras
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP48% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% 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

32 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

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

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
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Model	Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Other model names	BQ Aquaris X1 Pro (128GB + 4GB RAM)	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Bq	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2017	9/1/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB 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 (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 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 (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	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat6 (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, LTE-A	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 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 Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
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	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (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 Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
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, Glaze White • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X Pro (128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.298W/kg (head), 1.78W/kg (body)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)