Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) vs Asus ROG Phone (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X2 vs Asus ROG Phone phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2018 7:22 PM, updated: 8/5/2020 11:45 PM

Compare Asus ROG Phone X Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Asus ROG Phone (512GB) Compare Bq Aquaris X2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone (512GB)

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5 Advantages Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	vs	14 Advantages Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+427 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 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
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20.5GB available)	vs	+512GB (498GB available)23 times More internal storage for applications and files
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.65"	vs	+6"6% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP18% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

32 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x2160 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) 8MP

+25 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 X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris X2 (32GB)	ROG Phone (512GB)
Other model names	BQ Aquaris X2 3GB RAM + 32GB	Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL, Z01QD
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Bq	Asus
Release date	6/1/2018	9/1/2018
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 150.7 millimeters (2.85 x 5.93 in)	76.16 x 158.83 millimeters (3 x 6.25 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.65" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	427 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	550nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.96GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (20.5GB available)	512GB (498GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
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	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (B version) TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (B version) UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,20)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
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 X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 12mmFF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.29µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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 X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
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	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
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 X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
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, White sand gold • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D curved glass screen • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	• Colors: Black • Front/back Gorilla glass • 2.5D curved glass screen • 3D curved glass back panel • 90Hz display (1ms response time) • 108.6% DCI-P3 color gamut • Supports glove touch • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 4+ • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Vapor-chamber cooling system
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.495W/kg (head), 1.451W/kg (body)	feature not registered